Bird Aware Solent
We raise awareness of the birds that spend time on our Solent coastline and encourage everyone to share our shores with wildlife.
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Rangers’ recommended waterside walks
Our Rangers share some of their favourite waterside walks around the Solent, together with tips for looking out for birds
The Coastal Code
Help us protect the birds around the Solent by sharing our shores. Follow four simple steps to protect the wildlife which makes our area special.
Wildlife-aware beach cleans
To help people learn about the impact on wildlife when they’re clearing litter from the beach, we’ve joined forces with the Final Straw Foundation, the Marine Conservation Society and the 2 Minute Foundation to create some helpful guides.
Protected areas
52 million visits are made to the Solent coast each year but many people who live or holiday here don’t know about the area’s huge value for wildlife.
Events
Meet up with our Rangers – online and in person – at guided walks and pop-up events
Bird disturbance
Some human activities can disturb birds from their natural behaviours and make it harder for them to survive and thrive on our coastlines.
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Not all Solent’s redshank set off for northern breeding grounds in the summer. The rangers spotted a few at Titchfield National Nature Reserve recently, like these pictured here. They’ll raise their chicks here and will be re-joined by their migratory fellows in the autumn 🐣🐥
Join our rangers and other local groups and organisations this Saturday from 10.30 to 3pm at St Alban’s Primary School's Nature Roadshow in Havant. Click the link below for more details: https://bit.ly/3Ld47mY
Our team is growing 🌳 We are recruiting for a:
🦋 Fundraising Assistant
💻 IT and Digital Transformation Officer
🌱 Wilder Communities Project Officer (Southampton)
Click the link to find out more about these fantastic job opportunities!
https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/jobs
Some #MondayMotivation for you. Keep your eyes peeled 👀 This is why it's so important to keep to paths and have dogs under control all year round to avoid disturbing vulnerable chicks and nests at this time of year #birdwise #kent https://twitter.com/ElmleyNNR/status/1526126122961862657
Twitter feed video.
Redshank chicks often more difficult to spot than the lapwings chicks as they tend to favour feeding in the long grass. Several broods now hatched along the entrance track.
