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.
Seabirds
12th July 2023 – overcast WSW4/5 Offshore Early morning observations (0700-0800) produced 1005 Common Scoter, 400 Manx Shearwater, 31 Sandwich Tern, 16 Gannet, 4 Kittiwake and 3 Guillemot.