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.
Early morning seawatch
26th August 2026 – overcast/rain soon ENE3/5 then showers Offshore A check of the sea (0630-0730) produced 450 Common Scoter, 29 Gannet, 17 Teal, 10 Sandwich Tern, 4 Pintail, 3 Shelduck and 3 Manx Shearwater.
