I remember how people were moaning when they banned all driving on beaches back in 2002. One of the reasons given for the ban was the Black Oyster Catcher and how vehicles driving on the beaches destroyed nests, and thus eggs, as well as killed chicks. The pro beach driving group blew this off as rubbish yet research have shown an increase in Black Oyster Catcher numbers since the ban has been implemented. A win for conservation and the environment.
Yes! Thank you. We see a pair when we walk on Fish Hoek beach at the quiet end.