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
21st February 2019 – overcast SW2 Rarities A Water Pipit was on the flashes at Water Garth Nook mid-afternoon and the Black Brant was amongst 100 pale-bellied Brent Geese feeding in Walney Channel off Long Rein Point on the falling tide.
