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.
Arctic Skua
7th August 2024 – overcast SW3/6 Offshore An Arctic Skua was the highlight (0700-0900) amongst 685 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 28 Sandwich Tern and 2 Manx Shearwater.
