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.
Very quiet
5th June 2008 - overcast then sunn/calm Miscellaneous The only sightings of note involved 2 Whimbrel and 2 Common Tern. Butterflies Records included 20 Common Blue, 10 Red Admiral and a Large Skipper.