Heysham Obs
The only action today was to check the Red Nab/Ocean Edge high tide roost and this produced 117 Redshank and two Whimbrel - the seagulls had flown off on the spring tide height. Moths included nothing more interesting than a mass break-out (for here) of eight Scalloped Oak.
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.