Local MP Alan Mak has welcomed work being undertaken by Bird Aware Solent and the RSPB to protect local birds at the Hayling Island Oyster Bed Lagoon following a visit to the site.
Mr Mak met Anna Parry of Bird Aware Solent, an organisation that works to raise awareness of local populations of ducks, geese, and wading birds that flock to the coastline every year.
Last year, in partnership with the RSPB, Bird Aware Solent installed artificial shingle resting spots for the winter birds in the lagoon. However following Storm Eunice, some of these resting places were damaged or completely destroyed. Bird Aware Solent is now looking for other ways to provide the local bird population with adequate rest and nesting areas.
Local MP Alan Mak said: “I was delighted to meet Bird Aware Solent staff and rangers, who are helping to protect this area of natural beauty on Hayling Island from abuse such as littering and loose dogs that chase birds. Thanks to Anna and her colleagues for their hard work protecting a key environmental site on Hayling Island.”
Anna Parry of Bird Aware Solent said: “Thanks to Alan for his support for our work protecting the local bird habitat. The Oyster Bed Lagoon is a really important environmental area and we are so grateful to people who enjoy it responsibly.”
