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.
First Goldcrest of the spring
14th March 2008 - sunny spells SW3 Diurnal Migration A hint of movement was provided by 10 Meadow Pipit, 2 Pied Wagtail and 2 Greenfinch. Grounded Migrants The first Goldcrest of the spring appeared.
