Tern Chicks
So far, this year has been an excellent one for breeding terns at Rye Harbour and now there are lots of chicks to see.
Sandwich Tern (500+ pairs) are nesting on 4 islands at Ternery Pool and on the bank, there are chicks of all ages, and best views are from the Crittall Hide.
Common Tern (169 pairs) are nesting on most islands at Ternery Pool and on the raft at Castle Water, the oldest chicks are just begining to fly.
Little Tern (21 pairs) are nesting on shore and have many chicks, they are best viewed from the volunteers caravan.
For the third year running there is a good supply of fish in the sea and the chicks are growing fast.
Sandwich Tern with chick