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.
More seabirds!
29th May 2011 – overcast/early rain W4/5 Offshore Morning observations on the falling tide (1000-1200) were highlighted by single Pomarine Skua and Great Skua amongst 155 Manx Shearwater, 56 Guillemot, 24 Gannet, 3 Kittiwake and 2 Sandwich Tern.
