The absence of freezing rain today allowed a better observation of Ocean Edge, as it was being covered by tide. But the result was similar to yesterday.
7 common snipe
1 jack snipe
2 reed bunting
c40
linnet
148 wigeon
3 north bound Meadow Pipit casually recorded
Model boat pond and no swimming pond
Little Grebe - 1 on no swimming pond
Tufted Duck - 7 male, 5 female
Coot - 3 model boat pond
Mallard - male and female
Moorhen - 1
Gadwall - 1 male
Mute Swan - 2 ads
Pied Wagtail - 1
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.