Heysham Obs
There are going to be a lot of Med Gulls in the next few weeks. Many will be bearing rings with some returning birds. Please could you let me know if you have read any and sent them off, otherwise please pass to me (PMrsh123@aol.com) and I'll inform you of the details. Thanks
Red Nab incoming tide
Med Gull - 4 x Ad, 2 x 3CY, 3 x 2CY - one of adults legs not visible but all the rest seemed to be unringed - unusual
More gulls on the sands towards Middleton were too far away
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.