Wild About Our Reserves Appeal - Cossington
Credit: Janina Holubecki
£6,000 is needed for a new Tern Raft, creating safe conditions for breeding Common Terns and Black Headed Gulls.
When nesting on the shoreline, Common Terns are at risk from humans, foxes, mink and predatory birds such as crows.
Tern rafts provide a safe habitat away from predators and threats, and over the years have been credited with the success in the increased number of common tern numbers.
Jon Hawkins – Surrey Hills Photography
Both Common Terns and Black Headed Gulls are on the Amber List, used to highlight birds whose conservation status is of moderate concern.
A new tern raft costs £6,000, but as they are made from UV tolerant plastic and come with a 30 year life span would provide a safe habit for breeding terns for many years to come.
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