Heysham Obs
There are no House Martins at Ashleys Farm this year.............so far, but they still seem to be arriving. Foe example, there were 24 feeding on Middleton model boat pond in the rain this afternoon (from no obvious local source) along with that ubiquitous "highlight" which keeps turning up out of pity on grotty days when there is nothing else of 'note', 4 Canada Geese
Gannet - one far offshore early morning
Flock of 7 Manx shearwater whilst the wind still south at 1950 - heading out
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.