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.
Water Pipit leads sightings
13th January 2009 - overcast SW1
Rarities
A Water Pipit was amongst 11 Rock Pipit flushed from the salt marsh by the high tides
Offshore
A total of 17 Red-throated Diver and 200 Common Scoter were on the sea.
