16/01/2018
Posted by NVT: Loss of limbs. Agonising pain. Slow starvation. By now we are all hopefully well aware of the dangers discarded fishing line can hold to our precious wildlife species.
Unfortunately, one little inhabitant of Nature’s Valley has fallen victim to this nearly invisible killer. The little plover pictured below has been severely tangled in some fishing line, resulting in both her feet becoming severely damaged. We have been aware of this little plover’s fate since early November. Although she does have difficulty moving around on foot, it seems, thankfully, no infection has set in and she is still able to fly and find food on her own, regardless of her mangled state. We are regularly called, by residents and holidaymakers, to catch her when spotted on the beach but the fact that she is still very mobile makes this a difficult task. We do appreciate the love and concern shown by our beach-users and will try and get this plover help every chance we get.
We should all endeavour to prevent a similar fate to other marine wildlife! Remember to pick up any old fishing line (whether it’s yours or has been discarded on the beach) and place it in our fisherman’s bins situated at every beach entrance on Nature’s Valley beach. Let’s all start the New Year well and responsibly with our amazing wildlife!
Loss of limbs. Agonising pain. Slow starvation. By now we are all hopefully well aware of the dangers discarded fishing line can hold to our precious wildlife species.
Unfortunately, one little inhabitant of Nature’s Valley has fallen victim to this nearly invisible killer. The little plover pictured below has been severely tangled in some fishing line, resulting in both her feet becoming severely damaged. We have been aware of this little plover’s fate since early November. Although she does have difficulty moving around on foot, it seems, thankfully, no infection has set in and she is still able to fly and find food on her own, regardless of her mangled state. We are regularly called, by residents and holidaymakers, to catch her when spotted on the beach but the fact that she is still very mobile makes this a difficult task. We do appreciate the love and concern shown by our beach-users and will try and get this plover help every chance we get.
We should all endeavour to prevent a similar fate to other marine wildlife! Remember to pick up any old fishing line (whether it’s yours or has been discarded on the beach) and place it in our fisherman’s bins situated at every beach entrance on Nature’s Valley beach. Let’s all start the New Year well and responsibly with our amazing wildlife!
