What is happening in the Cosim peninsula project area, Usedom island

The Cosim peninsula is a former sea wall-salt marsh complex in the Achterwasser on the island of Usedom. Due to lack of utilisation, reed beds have spread and the island has lost its importance as a breeding habitat for meadow-nesting limicoles. The resumption of extensive management in 2019 by the LIFE project is intended to restore the character of the species-rich meadow communities and provide breeding opportunities for meadow breeders again. The first two breeding pairs of lapwings settled here in 2023. One pair bred successfully. To further optimise the area, Dexter cattle have been grazing there since last year (not during the winter months). Overhanging reeds were cut down by the Usedom Island Nature Park in January. We can't wait to see how many waders will use the Cosim peninsula for breeding this year.