We have had some really unpleasant weather over the past week with heavy rain and strong wind which is always more noticeable on the beach.  Visibility can be very limited under these conditions but we continue the wardening regardless of the weather. 

Hooded Crows and Rooks have not been a particular problem over the past week or so but we cannot afford to relax as they are intelligent birds and will take advantage if the area is left untended.  The river area needs to be checked regularly as they are often around the water edge and that is close to the nesting area. 

The Little Terns are following and harassing Gulls as they pass over the enclosure but they have not been a particular problem so far.

The 2 chicks are doing fine.  Because of the bad weather the parent continues to brood the chicks which means that there is just 1 parent bringing food in.  In good warm conditions, the chicks could be left untended so that both parents could provide  food.  The weather forecast for the coming week is quite mixed.  We may have more chicks hatching towards the end of the week.