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.
Twite increase
12th February 2025 – overcast/cold ENE3/4 Grounded Migrants A Redwing was logged. Wildfowl and Waders Wildfowl included 11 Barnacle Goose and 4 Shoveler while waders included 6 Greenshank. Miscellaneous The Hooded Crow and 3 Barn Owl remain. The Twite flock held 70 birds.
