Wader Project

Coastal Breeding Wader Project – Monitoring Volunteers

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Project Summary

This role is about monitoring and observing waders that are nesting on the habitats of Hurst Spit, Milford-on-Sea. Working alongside our Coastal Engagement Volunteers, who are raising awareness of the impact recreational disturbance can have on breeding and overwintering bird populations in the Hurst area.

Need to know

  • Start Date: 09/04/2025
  • End Date: 31/07/2025
  • County: Hampshire
  • Organisation Name: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
  • Project Category: Species surveys

 

Project Description

You will work as part of a team, undertaking shifts to monitor, protect and record breeding waders. Using binoculars and telescope you will scan the determined area and identify any potential nesting attempts by breeding waders. Known nests will be monitored daily on shifts to help protect them from disturbance and to record outcomes. Known nest sites will have restricted access. We encourage positive engagement with visitors to Hurst Spit, to show them birds through the telescope and to raise awareness, to build a sense of ownership among frequent users of the area to help protect the nesting waders. You will be recording sightings of breeding birds, mapping locations, and recording information.