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 Gull
25th September 2023 – sunny spells SW4/6 Offshore Early morning observations (0730-0830) were led by a first-winter Little Gull amongst 128 Common Scoter, 62 Gannet, 10 Red-throated Diver, 4 Shag, 4 Razorbill and 3 Kittiwake.
