Little terns fly 3,000 miles to start nesting

Little terns have returned to Seaton Carew to begin nesting. These tiny seabirds, weighing little more than a tennis ball, have travelled from West Africa to nest in Seaton Carew. Protective fencing has been put around their nesting area since they began choosing the beach for breeding. Wardens and volunteers will now be on the site every day, monitoring the birds and helping visitors enjoy the spectacle. The species is currently classed as amber on the UK list of conservation concern.