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.
Woodcock
22nd November 2025 – sunny spells W1/2 Offshore The Great Northern Diver remains. Grounded Migrants At least one Cetti’s Warbler remains and five Stonechat were logged. Wildfowl and Waders A Woodcock hinted at some cold weather movement. Miscellaneous A Merlin was the best of the rest.
