One of our eagle eyed mechanics spotted a bird darting in and out of the undercarriage of an electric vehicle with food in its beak.

“Do not move this vehicle”

It was brought to our attention that one of the greenkeeping machines, which was due to be serviced and had been unused for a few weeks, had a nest in it. One of our eagle eyed mechanics spotted a bird darting in and out of the undercarriage of an electric vehicle with food in its beak. A plan was put into action whereby the vehicle could no longer be moved until the parents and chicks had vacated totally.

To cut a long story short, signs were placed on the steering wheel and seat indicating that the vehicle could not be moved and we are pleased to say that the Links can now count a family of wagtails within its increasing numbers of nesting birds onsite.

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Elsewhere, the starlings seem to be quite at home using the paling fencing as a lookout post. The fencing acts as a sand trap which subsequently develops into new sand dunes therefore allowing new grasses and wildflowers to develop. The grasses in the image below (marram and sea lyme) hold their seeds into January/February thus giving the overwintering birds a much needed supply of food.

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Last week’s sighting of a white-tailed sea eagle on The Castle Course makes the tally 88 whereas the wildflower count stands at 123 but I’m sure we’ll break through the 150 barrier by autumn time!

Words by James Hutchinson, Environmental Officer

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