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.
Migration ends!
26th October 2025 – overcast/rain soon NW3/5 Grounded Migrants Early morning thrushes were limited to a Redwing. Diurnal Migration Flocks of 1100 Jackdaw and 76 Woodpigeon flew through. Wildfowl and Waders Two Shoveler were logged.