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.
Seawatch
18th July 2019 – sunny spells SW3 Offshore Early morning observations (0630-0730) revealed 340 Manx Shearwater, 180 Common Scoter, 43 Gannet, 23 Sandwich Tern, 16 Guillemot, 2 Kittiwake and single Red-breasted Merganser and Razorbill
