Heysham Obs
A reasonable fare when I arrived but then zero
Sea until about 0820, nothing at all after this 0830-0915
Gannet - 16, including 1 x 2CY, 2 x 3CY very close - all out
Manx Shearwater - distant gang of 5 out
Fulmar - I out
Outfalls 0820-0830
Med Gull - adult and 2Cy - more large gulls today but small gulls still in low numbers
Just off for a low tide check -hopefully some editing to do
Moths
Nothing notable
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.