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.
Gatekeeper was definitely new for SD35Z as it wandered around the sparse brambles by the wooden jetty. Also 10+ Meadow Brown, possibly as many as three Painted Lady and numerous whites
Med Gull - 3-4 ad and a new 3CY
Curlew - at least 208
