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 Egrets are only sighting of note
13th December 2007 - sunny spells SE3/4 Miscellaneous A group of 12 Little Egret continue to stalk the tidal pools and salt marshes along the eastern side of the island.
