CL, DKL, PWL & GD travelled down to meet members of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust team to learn about a conservation initiative on Oystercatcher chicks. The project will look as alternative methods of nest protection and also study chick foraging areas and predation.
Currently at the preparation stage, Iceni trainer ringers received training for radio tagging of chicks in order to be able to cascade training for Natural England staff next year.
The challenges facing Oystercatcher productivity on the south coast and in North Norfolk differ somewhat, however the experience of MS, ER and their GWCT team in the study and protection of young waders will be invaluable in setting up the initiative in North Norfolk.
Many thanks to all the team for your time and willing support over the three days, and no doubt into the future.
