A PICTURESQUE beach loved by Premier League stars is being “destroyed” by an “eyesore” eight-foot fence.
Disgruntled locals have slammed the “nuisance” two-mile electric fence wreaking havoc in Gronant, .
The boundary has been erected by council staff and wildlife experts to protect rare birds from foxes, crows, dogs and tourists.
It's located just a stone's throw away from a holiday hotspot enjoyed by former England striker, wife and children.
Manchester United defender and have also recently visited Presthaven Sands with their family.
And, ex-Three Lions has stayed there too with wife .
But residents say the area could be blighted by the massive border, which is set to go up over the sand dunes.
Council officials maintain it is necessary to keep , which which fly to the UK from west Africa at the end of April, safe.
The fence will stay until the end of August.
Dog walker Rhodri Jones, 67, told : “It’s there for a good reason but it is a bit of an odd eyesore on such a beautiful beach.
“It can be a bit of a nuisance if the tide is in and you have to make a detour but the birds do need protecting.”;
Coastal ranger Rick Masson said: “When you first come across it, it can seem pretty odd.
“I thought that myself. But it’s vital and is doing a real good job for the birds.
“We’ve had a steady increase in the number of Little Terns and this is one of the few places they come to breed.
“People come from all over the country and even Europe to come and see them and there’s always a ranger here.
Looking over the sand dunes, he added: “I haven’t heard people grumble about the fence but you do get the odd one.
“Most people understand why it’s here and they just have to go round it.”;
The Little Tern arrives back in Britain from West at the end of April to breed on sand or shingle beaches, spits or small inshore islands.
The beach at Gronant offers good nesting habitat as it is made up of a perfect mix of shingle and sand in areas.
It is the only breeding ground in Wales.
Last year, 166 breeding pairs were recorded and 158 fledglings were counted – a small increase on the previous year.
However crows managed to snatch 60 eggs in 2005, while a fox got inside in 2017 resulting in the loss of 160 eggs after a storm blew away sand under a fence.
Retired teacher Denis Pithon, 77, said: “It’s a good thing the fence is there to protect them.
“Most people are in favour of it and everyone understands the birds need protecting.
“Their main danger is the North Wales weather especially if there is a storm and then a fox gets in.”;
This comes as locals from another seaside resort say their town is being ruined by millions of
Weymouth in is famous for its sandy beaches, which attracts two million day trips a year and millions of holidaymakers' annually.
But recently, some locals and BnB and hotel owners have been left fuming following reports of fights, drinking and even in their streets.
Elsewhere, fuming residents say their town has been destroyed by “scumbag” tourists who bring “vomiting drunks” to the area.
Whitby in is famous for its towering cliffs, unspoilt beaches and award-winning fish and chips.
But locals are fed-up with “talentless” wreaking havoc in the seaside town.
