Frightening times for shorebirds

Thanks for helpful replies.

I have logged the incidents with Humber Nature Partnership which, if it things it appropriate, will  ‘lean on’ North East Lincolnshire Council.

However, NELC has aspirations to make Cleethorpes a magnet for watersports enthusiasts so I doubt it regards safeguarding the SSSI as a priority - despite the efforts of its very good ecology officer whom (I suspect) is probably a lone voice in the wilderness.

My guess is that any wildlife disturbance from windsurfers and paddleboarders is negligible and temporary. In fairness, they provide a bit of vibrancy to the seaside scene.

However, re impact on shorebirds, the jet-skiers are another matter when they venture beyond the yellow buoys (which they regularly do) towards the shorebird roost. They also pose a danger to other water users, especially wild swimmers.

Re bylaws, there is one banning dogs from the central beach in the peak summer season, but this is not a lot of use for knot etc while they are away in Greenland.

Knot, sanderling, ringed plover, curlew, redshank and dunlin have a real tough time of it in Cleethorpes at this time of the year. Roosting at high tide,they are vulnerable to jet-skis. Feeding at low tide, they get the dog-chasing treatment.

Not wishing to be a spoilsport, but the best course would be to follow the policy in the Exe estuary by imposing a ban (see attachment). 

They are supposed to stay within a buoyed area, which is designated by the large yellow buoys seen from the shore. However, asking jet skiers to keep to these areas is a bit like asking shooters to not shoot anything else other than pigeons.
If they launched from Brighton slipway, they need a key to unlock the gate which in turn means they are registered. If you log their license plate you can report them to the council if you think they are causing distress or venturing past the buoys.

Is there any local legislation that prohibits jet skis, wind surfers, dogs off leads etc.?  If not I'm not sure what can be done at this time of year.

I seem to think, Jim, that a couple of years ago there was a posting on this site regarding deliberate disturbance on the foreshore, especially by jet skis, Paragliders, windsurfers, loose running dogs etc.  Reports were encouraged to be sent to RSPB Humber Warden Mike Pilsworth, with dates, times etc and also photos. (yours are excellent examples)  NEL Environmental Officer, Rachael Graham should be made aware as it’s her patch, and she should have contact with all the area environmental enforcement agency’s.
Sadly this is not an isolated case or location. 

The high tide shorebird roost at Cleethorpes has been taking a right hammering (see pix) over the festive holiday. Anyone got any suggestions?