The endangered little tern has experienced one of its best recorded breeding seasons across New South Wales, sparking hope among conservationists.
Each spring, the small seabirds migrate thousands of kilometres across the ocean from East and South-east Asia to nest on Australian shores.
They lay eggs directly on the sand where they are so well camouflaged they become almost invisible, making them vulnerable to beach visitors and cars.
They are also at risk from predators, flooding and, adverse weather conditions.
For the past 25 years, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has been involved in trying to conserve and monitor the species.
The NPWS said since 2019 the breeding population had more than doubled...[story continues]
Wow these sure are some cute birds whomst I am glad are rebounding. (Surely this makes up for grumping on the beagles story...)