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.
Great Northern Diver lingers
18th November 2025 – heavy showers W4/6 Offshore The Great Northern Diver remains. Wildfowl and Waders Three Shoveler were the pick of the wildfowl while waders included 40 Grey Plover and 24 Greenshank. Miscellaneous Two Raven and the Hooded Crow were the best of the rest.
