The current signs on the beach have been erected as part of a trial to try and find optimal methods to help protect beach-nesting birds during summer in the UK by exploring ways to help dog walkers and birds co-exist.
The signs are temporary and have been erected by the RSPB. These signs are only intended for deployment during the bird breeding season and will be taken down by the 6th of September. They only cover a tiny section of beach that runs adjacent to a section beach that has the potential to be prime nesting territory for endangered ground nesting birds and has played host to some this year.
These signs should therefore only represent a small and temporary inconvenience, and the RSPB hopes that the people of Millom and Haverigg will be understanding of their endeavours over the next 22 days.
