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.
Just a hint of movement
29th March 2019 – overcast SW2/3 Offshore A check of the sea produced just 43 Common Scoter and 2 Guillemot. Grounded Migrants Four Goldcrest provided evidence of some movement.