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.
Almost a wash out
1st October 2019 – rain, rain, rain ENE5/6 Diurnal Migration The rain finally relented late in the day and a few Pink-footed Geese took advantage of the conditions to head south.