Pre harvest – place around the nest site with brightly flagged fence droppers, providing at least a tractor length (5 x 5m) around the nest.
Post harvest – If possible, keep stock out of the stubble until the young have flown (at approx. 8 weeks old) temporary fencing is an alternative.
Shade is crucial – If the site is destroyed during harvest, a make-shift one can be created by placing three smaller bales into a U shape allowing entry/exit for adults access to feed the chicks.
Avoid handling the chicks – Talons are their best line of defence and can inflict serious injury, when in doubt seek professional advice.
