Following up on birders’ concerns about bird disturbance by dogs at Ynyslas point, CCW are proposing the following measures to try to reduce the conflict:
1. Stepping up of wardening presence in the sensitive area at key times
2. Add more information on the disturbance issue in a newly drafted leaflet aimed at influencing the behaviour of dog owners
and,
3. Look at signage and other possible measures to reduce the conflict.
Birders can help by keeping a note of disturbances witnessed and liaising with the wardening staff at Ynyslas visitor centre. I will be happy to meet with birdwatchers in due course to discuss the issue in greater detail.
Mike Bailey, Senior Reserves Manager, Dyfi NNR.
Ynyslas Visitors Centre contact: 01970 872900