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.
Brant still here
5th March 2019 – sun and showers SW3/4 Rarities The adult Black Brant was again in Walney Channel just south of Jubilee Bridge feeding at low tide amongst 85 pale-bellied Brent Geese.
