Heysham Obs
Cetti's warbler was pretty vocal around the dipping pond area this morning and gave a couple of glimpses. Also Water Rail near the 'tunnel' under the road, singing Coal Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker.......and singing Dunnocks, but it was still freezing!
Siskin was added to the year list in the afternoon, but the Cetti's went awol whilst Water Rail rose to two
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.