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.
Black Guillemot
Offshore
A check of the sea (0730-0830) produced 76 Razorbill, 12 Shag, 6 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Guillemot and a Black Guillemot.
Grounded Migrants
. Early morning thrushes involved 2 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
Single Rock Pipit and Siskin flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 300 Pintail.
Miscellaneous
Additional sightings included 2 Water Rail, 2 Merlin and the Hooded Crow.