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.
Tawny Owl
7th November 2019 – rain NE2 Wildfowl and Waders The 2 female Scaup remain amongst 8 Goldeneye. Miscellaneous A Tawny Owl - the rarest of the owls to occur on the island! has recently been heard calling.
