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Redshank
(Tringa tetanus)
Habitat
Saltmarsh
Grazing Marsh
Redshank on the Greatham Site
Redshank are common on the Greatham site and breed in both the saltmarsh
and grazing marsh. Redshank breed in internationally important numbers
locally, and are both Red Data Book and UK/Local BAP Species. Seal
Sands provides substantial feeding grounds for Redshank, and the
Greatham site is used as a roosting/nesting site by many of the birds
attracted to the mudflats.
Status in UK and Europe
There has been a slight decline in recent years. The population in
Britain is estimated at 30,600-33,600 pairs.
Local Status
Redshank are breeding in fair numbers and are common on passage and
in winter. There are over 40 breeding pairs. The maximum count was
1,900 birds in 1984.
Objectives for Redshank on Greatham Site
- Assess the numbers and distribution of Redshank on site.
- Maintain
the current level of Redshank breeding on site, and try to improve
this.
Management Plan for Redshank on the Greatham
Site
- Continue monitoring of Redshank on site, to assess breeding success
and distribution.
- Through active management,
try to maintain ideal redshank breeding habitat. This is grassland
with short swards (probably less than
15cm) with tussocks in which they nest. This will allow the birds to detect
predators and conceals the incubating adult.
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