The nest count has reached 22 and activity indicates that the nest numbers are likely to rise.  Hooded Crows and Rooks are a worry and wardening is in place from very early morning until darkness.  Our volunteers who are a vital part of this project are on high alert for these crows.

The Little Terns have nested on all of the enclosed area and in addiition to that, they have also nested on a shingle area south of the original enclosure so we have had to extend it to protect the newly discovered nests. 

These little birds are incredibely noisy and protective, they are a sight to be seen, fearlessly chasing off potential predators such as corvids and gulls that are much, much bigger than themselves.