The observatory was set up in 1980. It involves ringing,'vis mig' counts (including seabirds) and general monitoring in the Heysham Nature reserve/power stations/harbour area. The statutory moth trap is in place and also a daily log for butterflies, dragonflies etc.
We share an office, kindly provided by EDF Energy, with the County Wildlife Trust. This is located next to the Nature Reserve car park. Do call in. Please leave sightings in the letterbox, ESPECIALLY 'fly-by' seabirds.
Monday, 30 January 2012
Routine coverage
Heysham Obs
Twite - 16 early on, then disappeared
Med Gull - one adult
Little Gull - 2CY outfalls
Kittiwake - at least 20 around
Shag - at least 6 around
Guillemot - 3
Wigeon - 105 Red Nab area
