The island's name is derived from the Old English for wild birds and promontory, and it is an internationally important site for migrating and breeding birds, including avocets.
An observation hut was installed to facilitate the observation of the many species of birds such as the Pied Avocet.
Three bird species occur in internationally important numbers: Common Shelduck, Pied Avocet and Black-tailed Godwit.
Pied Oystercatcher | Pied Piper of Hamelin | Red-necked Avocet | European Pied Flycatcher | Pied Avocet | Pied | Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port | Pied Crow | Avocet Line | Pied Piper of Lovers | Pied Monarch |