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.
Day-flying Barn Owl
22nd February 2022 – early rain clearing to sun and showers W5 Offshore The storms of the last few days failed to produce anything of interest over the sea. Wildfowl and Waders A Shoveler was logged. Miscellaneous The Hooded Crow and a day-flying Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
