Warning after birds repeatedly disturbed at nature reserve

Thu, 12 Mar 2020

People who use Derbyhaven beach for recreational purposes to be careful to minimise any disruption to birds. 

In recent weeks, the Government has received a number of reports of people and dogs disturbing birds on the beach.

One report was of a man and dog walking up to a large flock of dunlin, redshank, ringed plover, grey plover and curlew that were feeding along the water's edge. 

Derbyhaven beach has been a designated bird sanctuary since 1936 and is classed as an Area of Special Scientific Interest and a Marine Nature Reserve in recognition of its wildlife. 

---