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| Irresponsible use of a drone over the rock armour off North Promenade, Cleethorpes, a favourite roosting spot for gulls and other birds |
DRONE enthusiasts are being urged not to fly the devices over areas of Cleethorpes and Humberston beach and saltmarsh where they may disturb wildlife - particularly birds.
Between next month and March, our stretch of the northern Lincolnshire coastline will be feeding and roosting habitat for scores of thousands of shorebirds, such as godwits, plovers and wild geese.
But they can be spooked by drones which they probably deem to be predators.
North East Lincolnshire Council has today issued a statement which reads: "Forcing birds to take flight while they are resting or feeding is very disruptive - it can even affect breeding in the following season.
"Indeed, excessive disturbance can lead to exhaustion and death."
Says NELC's portfolio holder for the environment, Cllr Henry Hudson: "Drones are becoming more and more popular as a means of getting literally a bird’s eye view of an event or a location.
"We have no objection to licensed drone use, but we do urge people to make sure they refrain from causing any unnecessary disturbance to our birds and wildlife., or accidents because of them."
NELC has published an advice leaflet at: NELC-Use-of-Drones.docx
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| Drone being flown over the fringes of the pools at Humberston Fitties |
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