nialltkeogh
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Found the first little tern egg at Baltray yesterday evening. They seem to be a bit behind other colonies, in Kilcoole and in the UK, but hopefully now that things have started they'll catch up quickly.
The Kilcoole colony lost 3 nests in recent days due to the strong NE winds washing across the beach. Minor losses and still early enough for the birds to re-lay.
No predation by corvids or foxes yet. There is a pest-controller on site with the wardens who is busy keeping the Rooks at bay!!
c.120 adults Terns yesterday, 30 nests with 63 eggs.
Regards,
Niall