Heysham Obs
A very fortunate addition today whilst checking the model boat pond in the form of a Green Woodpecker flying towards the golf course - usually need to work a bit harder for this species here. A miserable one point, though, on the Patchwork Challenge
Shag - 2CY by grill/waterfall
Med Gull - ad fishers roof at high tide
House Sparrow - 7 by Half moon bay cafe
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.