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.
Goosander
24th February 2022 – sun and hail showers W4/5 Offshore Remaining very quiet over the sea (0800-0900) with just 4 Common Scoter logged. Wildfowl and Waders A male Goosander and 3 Greenshank were seen.
