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.
Storm Petrels highlight seawatch
4th September 2009 - overcast/showers W5 Offshore Morning observations (0830-0930 & 1030-1130) were highlighted by 3 Storm Petrel, also seen were 30 Gannet, 12 Sandwich Tern, 10 Razorbill, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Common Scoter, 3 Fulmar and a Guillemot.
