At the shore bird survey run by Birdlife Australia last November, Friends of the Prom team Val, Gerry, Brooke and Jane spotted a Hooded Plover nest at Norman Bay.
Three chicks have now hatched and are keeping their parents busy. Marine Ranger Tess Hoinville fenced off the area and has been closely monitoring the family over the summer. Here is one of her photos – the chicks are a lesson in camouflage.
This is why we persevere with the Sea Spurge removal project.