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.
Hooded Crow and Raven
7th January 2025 – sunny spells NW5/7 Offshore Just 11 Red-breasted Merganser and 4 Common Scoter were logged. Wildfowl and Waders A Shoveler was logged. Miscellaneous The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Raven were logged.