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.
Garganey
3rd July 2015 – sunny spells SE2 Wildfowl and Waders A female Garganey was newly arrived while waders included 60 Knot, 24 Grey Plover, 4 Whimbrel and 4 Greenshank.
