Founded in 1964, the work of Walney Bird Observatory is funded entirely by membership subscription. Since 1965 it has been an accredited member of the British Trust for Ornithology’s bird observatories network which operates across Britain and Ireland. Bird Observatories are at the forefront of conservation, monitoring bird populations through the medium of census work, daily recording of migrants and ringing.
Little of note
3rd March 2008 - snow showers N5/4/3 Wildfowl and Waders The flock of 61 pale-bellied Brent Geese remain. Miscellaneous At least 6 Little Egret remain along the eastern shore.