1. Living with Coastal Birds
Havant Friends of the Earth Group
27th June 2018

2. Our vision:
A coastline where people’s recreation does not impact overwintering birds

3. The Solent is a winter lifeline

4. Special Protection Areas

5. The Solent is a winter lifeline

6. The Solent Recreation Mitigation Partnership
Natural England
RSPB
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Chichester Harbour Conservancy
New Forest National Park Authority
South Downs National Park Authority
Hampshire County Council
Isle of Wight Council
Portsmouth City Council
Southampton City Council
Chichester District Council
East Hampshire District Council
Eastleigh Borough Council
Fareham Borough Council
Gosport Borough Council
Havant Borough Council
New Forest District Council
Test Valley Borough Council
Winchester City Council

7. Developer contributions

8. What is our impact on the birds?

9. Bird disturbance What is bird disturbance?
Any activity which prevents the birds from behaving normally.

10. Red Breasted Merganser
The birds of the Solent
Brent goose
Shoveler
Teal
Red Breasted Merganser
Shelduck
Wigeon

11. Bird migration

12. Arctic breeding grounds

13. Feeding Feeding time is limited by: Movement of tides Daylight hours
Other factors:
How many birds are already feeding there
How much food is available in that area

17. Birds of the Solent Curlew Redshank Sanderling Oystercatcher Dunlin
Grey Plover

18. At high tide birds rest on the shore or nearby
High tide roosts
At high tide birds rest on the shore or nearby
The number of safe high tide roosts are limited
The height of the tide can reduce the number of roosts available
© Richard Levett

22. Living on the coast
Tuesday 2nd January 2018 Wednesday 10th

23. What is the impact of bird disturbance?
Stress
Behavioural response
Loss of feeding time
Increased food requirements
Avoidance of suitable habitat
Direct mortality

24. What is the impact of bird disturbance?

25. Traditional response to the problem

26. A new approach – Meet the ranger team

27. The Bird Aware coastal code
Look out for birds on the coast
Do not approach birds that are resting or feeding
Move further away if birds become alert and stop feeding
Stay on paths where they exist
Always follow instructions on signs
Exercise your dog away from resting or feeding birds
Keep your dog in sight and on a short lead if you cannot rely on its obedience
Please clean up after your dog
If you are going out on the water contact the local harbour authority for special guidance

28. The rangers in action

29. The rangers in action

30. Events

31. The Strategy
A project officer
A ranger team
A monitoring scheme
Communications Officer
Responsible dog walking initiatives
Alternative recreational green spaces
Site specific projects
In perpetuity funding

32. A new approach – Responsible dog walking initiatives

33. How you can help Be bird aware
Take our leaflet with you next time you visit the coast
Speak to the rangers when you see them out and about
Learn more about the Solent’s birds and share your passion for the Solent’s birds with others
Tell others about Bird Aware Solent
Have a look around our website
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

34. Questions ?

35. Living with coastal birds
© Pete Durnell