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.
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Chough hidy hole
The reason why birders this last couple of days have not been able to find the Chough by concentrating on the horse paddocks and the headland. It has been feeding below the under'cliff' just to the south of the tall steps leading down to Half Moon Bay and accessible from the Half Moon Bay café end. Thanks Malcolm for sorting this out (pics taken today). Obviously please don't 'park the bus' on its feeding area if its not there when you arrive
Stonechat - one female same general area
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