Shorebird Awareness Week! 10th - 14th April

The Shorebird season is coming... In order to raise awareness of these vulnerable birds we will be running a week full of fun events from crafts and games to shorebird safaris and even creating a giant sand art picture with local sand art organisation Soul2sands. Below is the listing of the events throughout next week. All events are free but donations are welcome! For more information about any of our events you can contact andy.denton@naturalengland.org.uk or phone the Reserve office on 01289381470.

Shorebirds are birds that breed, feed and roost on the beach. Ringed Plovers are already beginning to set up territory on the beaches and Little Terns will soon arrive back from west Africa to begin nesting on the Reserve. In the next few weeks you will see fencing erected to provide extra protection for these vulnerable birds from disturbance and predators. It is important to remember that shorebirds can nest outside the fenced areas so please be vigilant when walking along the beach.