Ringing saw the first rather belated juvenile Cetti’s Warbler of the year. Next best we’re two juvenile Grasshopper Warblers ringed and the Green Sandpiper reappeared on the Tim Butler pond
Little grebe plus young seen again as were the 27 Gadwall
At least five adult and two Juv Med gulls on outfalls
Two rock pipit of unknown age were on half moon bay beach
Middleton Moth trap held five species of Wainscot and a Pale Prominent
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.