Heysham Obs
Outfalls/Red Nab/harbour low/incoming tide. Thanks for the pics Janet
Arctic Tern - adult
Common Tern - adult - with the above on red nab late pm
Med Gull - 2-3 adults and 3cy
Kittiwake - adult-type and 2CY
Little Gull - 2CY on red nab late pm
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.