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.
Common Scoter continue to dominate seawatch
31st July 2022 – early rain then bright and sunny NW4/5 Offshore Morning observations (0700-0900) provided 760 Common Scoter, 69 Manx Shearwater, 29 Sandwich Tern, 28 Gannet and 2 Kittiwake. Grounded Migrants Limited to 2 Willow Warbler.
