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.
Scaup remain
12th January 2018 – overcast/misty SE2 Wildfowl and Waders The pair of Scaup remain in residence and waders included 3 Greenshank and 3 Black-tailed Godwit. Miscellaneous The Twite flock held 25 birds while a single Little Owl was logged.
