Project Updates

Survey’s Start!

From September, our team of surveyors have been out on the coast, watching the Sanderling populations and other important birds that use the protection area. Importantly, surveyors are also on the lookout for how the birds get disturbed. This can be the result of a number of things, from a running dog, walking human, or someone out fishing. Making sure the birds have space to rest when the tide is high is essential to make sure they have enough energy for low-tide feeding, and importantly, their return home to Russia and ultimately, their survival. Bird Aware Solent Ranger Charlotte will be out on the coast watching the birds and chatting to beach users, to encourage better choices to support these populations - say hi if you see her!

91 Sanderling and 15 Ringed Plover, spotted by our surveyor Eileen.

First Partnership Project Meeting

8th of September 2025 saw the first Project Partnership Meeting for the Sanderlign Recovery Project. Partners included Hoveettravle, Ryde Marine, Ryde Town Council, Isle of Wight Council, Natural England, Bird Aware Solent and a team of committed volunteer surveyors. The partnership was facilitated by project leads; The Common Space. the meeting introduced the project, briefed the group on interventions, demonstrated proposed signage designs, and the needs for the survey app.

Partnership meeting at Hovertravel, overlook the Bird Protection Area.