The nest count has increased to 5 nests as of this morning.  There's a good chance that we might locate more this evening.  Yesterday the Little Terns' behaviour seemed to have changed and they had become more settled. 

Until yesterday some of them had been checking out areas on another ridge further out towards the sea, but as the spring tide approaches and the tide is coming in further, this ridge is no longer an option for them as the sea is washing over it.  As a result, more of them are now settling in the fenced off enclosure.  We will be hoping that there won't be strong winds to accompany the spring tide.  Last year unseasonal storms came with the June spring tide and washed away a lot of nests, so we'll be hoping this won't be repeated this year.