There are now a record variety of 2 safeguarded types of wetland birds on Northey Island near Maldon.
In the last 50 years, there has actually been a decrease of 38 million birds in the UK skies.
But there have actually been 1,710 dark-bellied Brent geese reported on Northey, which is the greatest number tape-recorded given that 2015.
There has actually likewise been an overall of 3,875 dunlins tape-recorded which is the greatest number ever tape-recorded.
Volunteer Chris Tyas. of the British Trust for Ornithology Wetland Bird Survey, performed the bird counts.
Geese flock: Brent geese at Northey Island (Image: National Trust Justin Minns)
He has actually been performing bird studies at Northey Island for more than 23 years and said: “Counting the birds on Northey Island is never ever simple, provided the size and intricacy of the saltmarsh locations, however it is an advantage in addition to an obstacle.
“Doing the surveys on the island are the highlight of my birding month and they’re never the same twice. I’ve had many highlights over the years, but the recent recording breaking numbers is a standout moment.”
New pond: pond developed on Northey Island (Image: National Trust Justin Minns)
The group has likewise seen a boost in the variety of other bird types, consisting of curlews, avocets and lapwings.
The electrical energy poles on the island were gotten rid of and cable televisions were put underground in preparation for adjustment deals with the island.
Birds increasing: a a great deal of birds at Northey Island (Image: National Trust Justin Minns)
Exprtss think the elimination of the poles is the factor for the boost in bird numbers.
David Mason, ranger for the National Trust at Northey Island, said: “The boost in numbers is likely due to the re-routing of overhead power lines underground and the elimination of poles.
“Prior to this job, the geese prevented the totality of one field consisting of powerlines in addition to most of a 2nd, and now that they have actually been gotten rid of the geese have actually been utilizing all the fields on the island together with the saltmarsh locations.
Protected bird: Curlew on the mudflats in Northey Island (Image: National Trust Justin Minns)
“Additionally, a number of the telegraph poles will remain on the island, cut to a low level and with nesting boxes placed on top, which will provide a safe place for birds like oystercatchers to nest away from ground predators.”
