The Midland’s Mink Eradication Programme is a pilot initiative to protect ground nesting birds from the threat of American Mink. The programme is a collaboration between the Breeding Waders European Innovation Partnership (EIP) and the National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) and is supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Predators, including American Mink pose the greatest threat to ground nesting birds such as breeding waders, Red Grouse, Grey Partridge and Hen Harrier.

American Mink is an invasive species and was recently approved for inclusion on the EU ‘Invasive alien species of Union Concern’.

To learn more about the project and how to get involved, visit the website by clicking the logo below: