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This site was developed to povide nesting sites for the Little Tern which arrive each year, during the summer months, to breed in Langstone harbour. A deep lagoon surrounds two man-made gravel islands (North and South) which the Tern find attractive for nesting. The lagoon is refreshed each high tide through two weirs at the seaward side. These weirs additionally ensure the water level is retained at low tide.

The following links are thoroughly recommended .

Langstone Harbour Wildlife Blog. Blog by Jason Crook (Seasonal warden at the Oysterbed site.)

Activity Photo Diary 2010 season. These images, ordered by date and in diary form, with background information.

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Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Bath time for the young one under the watchful eye of an adult - 1<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island
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Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury
Bath time for the young one under the watchful eye of an adult - 1
Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island

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  • Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury
  • Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury
  • The morning after the night before! . Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> While taking photographs of wildlife at the Oysterbeds, Hayling Island, I came across this depressing scene. Apparantly this boat was with a number of others returning to harbour following a cruise. Unfortunately, at high tide, the outer walls of the oysterbeds are submerged. This boat hit the wall and, as you can see, became firmly stuck on them. The crew had to wait for the next high tide before attempting to refloat the boat. At least the sun was shining and made what must have been a miserable wait a little better.
  • Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oysterbeds, Noth Hayling Island
  • Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oysterbeds, Noth Hayling Island
  • Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oysterbeds, Noth Hayling Island
  • Robin (Erithacus rubecula). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> This little fella was following me around and sang its heart out at every opportunity.<br /> Oysterbed reserve, Hayling Island
  • Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Male left and female right. Oysterbed reserve, Hayling Island
  • House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Female. Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oysterbed reserve, Hayling Island
  • Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island
  • Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island
  • Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island
  • Tern driving off Little Egret. Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> The Egret landed close to the sign on which this Tern was sitting. Too close to the chicks so it drove the egret away.<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island.
  • Tern driving off Little Egret. Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> The Egret landed close to the sign on which this Tern was sitting. Too close to the chicks so it drove the egret away.<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Bath time for the young one under the watchful eye of an adult - 2<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Bath time for the young one under the watchful eye of an adult - 1<br /> Oysterbeds, North Hayling Island
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Another favourite perch is a pole in the lagoon. It's not quite as popular as the signs but this may be due to the barbed wire!
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Eventually the Tern flies from the fought over perch but these squabbles are having there impact (excuse the pun). The white patch in its cap is damage from a previous encounter. This can be more clearly seen if you view an original size image.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> The sitting tenant tries to defend its territory but fails and looks to be toppling backwards. It was fine and managed to fly off.
  • Common Tern (Sterna hirundo). Copyright 2009 Peter Drury<br /> Signs of aggression from adults in the Tern Colony today (Thursday 9 Aug). Most Terns and gulls have already left the colony but the remaining ones seem reluctant to venture far away. This is leading to challenges for the best perches to spot fish in the lagoon. This adult is wanting to use the 'no landing sign' as a perch but has spotted it is already occupied. See next image.
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