Heysham North Harbour Wall
Mixed finch flock this morning numbered 80 birds. Very unsettled and feeding spread out amongst rubble beyond feeding area in spite of much fresh seed put down. Flock being spooked by every passing gull.
Twite - c55, large proportion ringed
Linnet - c15
Goldfinch - c10
Great Crested Grebe - 2 offshore
Red Throated Diver - 1 offshore
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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.