Leigh lock

Birder, mammaler, Gooner. Wetlands, coasts and islands @RSPB.

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

Come on @NaturalEngland we desperately need something similar to support dedicated staff and volunteers around England

[Species Recovery Program for Beach-Nesting Birds @birdsatbeaches]

Hi everyone! From now on we post from this account news about the new Species Recovery Program for Beach-Nesting Birds, funded by @BfN_de with resources from the @BMUV. You want to learn more about the program? - Visit our website: ~https://t.co/EbeQqZCss1

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

Last year @BillyBloodworm looked at reedbeds around the country to assess their prospects for bitterns. This month read all about in @britishbirds . It’s one of our best species recovery stories but what about their future? @NaturalEngland @Natures_Voice

[Graham White @BillyBloodworm]

So, my final trip to visit 23+ of the most important reedbed sites to see how they are planning future management for key species, notably Bitterns. A project funded by @NaturalEngland. Lakenheath Fen, created with Bitterns in mind, now supports a diversity of wetland species….

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@lundybirds @Natures_Voice @LundyLandmark @LandmarkTrust @nationaltrust @DefraGovUK @UKCEHseabirds Full details of recent seabird results and the wider seabird recovery on Lundy on the attached.

[Lundy Bird Observatory @lundybirds]

Recent census in partnership with RSPB reveals brilliant news for Lundy's cliff-nesting seabirds. Population expansion continues despite worrying declines reported nationally. 📷 Guillemot colony © Andrew Cleave

Full article 👇
https://t.co/zzISjaPZgx

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

20 year anniversary of the completion of the rat eradication project on Lundy. Then there was a handful of puffin remaining and extinction from ‘Puffin Island’ loomed. Last week we counted 700 puffin in Jennys Cove alone! Amazing recovery. Other auks and kittiwakes increasing too

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@andrefarrar Show biz kids

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@WordsFromWez @bobservablelife @ProjectLOTE Lots of positive initiatives around the Solent /Harbours now so I think we can do this .

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

So today we discussed mitigation - key point is vigilance at start of breeding season and removing dead birds asap. And we come back to seabirds colonies needing improved management and the need to create new safe nesting areas to build resilience.

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@DEBALMER Yes will do Dawn

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

Top work by the Pagham team and an exemplar for managing mixed colony species and little terns.

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

East coast of England particularly impacted - notably Coquet Farnes and Scolt. Estimated that AI has reduced England pops of sandwich tern by 10% - and if roseate and common terns by 39% and 10% respectively. We have to be prepared for next years breeding season .

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@JBFarthing will update on UK impacts as we look to share and learn from our experiences

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

Great opportunity here - lots of exciting new projects for coastal birds in the pipeline .

[Wez Smith @WordsFromWez]

It's the final weekend to apply for this significant post on the south coast, applications close on Sunday night! 🐤🌊🦆 Site Manager - RSPB Eastern Solent Reserves https://t.co/oIDVfi5xHT

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@jazzy_jeff44 First time I’ve run anywhere for many years ! Top day.

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@MElcoate @ExminsterMarsh It’s in !

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@wildlifeJaclyn Wow

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@JulianneEco @leeinthelakes Same . But more money would be nice!

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@MElcoate Can confirm Exminster marshes dry and birdless

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

Unexpectedly asked to give a quick talk on the chough recovery project today ! Was inspiring and moving to see many key people again who have given so much for this success @cornishchoughs

[Tony Juniper @TonyJuniper]

Arrived at Lands End with @naturalengland colleagues & @_AndyClements for an event celebrating the return of the Chough to Cornwall. What do we see? Not only Chough, but a shoal of Bluefin Tuna hunting with Gannets close by the rocky shore. Two great beacons of hope on one trip!

[Leigh lock @leighlock1]

@lizzie_bruce @andrefarrar @ProjectLOTE @KentishPlover @KentWildlife @Birdwisenk Thanks - Would be great to do this.