The intended seawatch was unfortunately later than intended and coincided with a big wadge of clearing skies and reducing wind speed with no squally gusts. As a result most of the interest was of outbound birds on the first sweep
Sea 0925-1015
Kittiwake - flock of 22 lifted off then out
Little Gull - two adults heading steadily out quite distantly, juvenile out much closer
Red-throated Diver - two out - one close, one distant
Med Gull - ad harbour mouth
Shag - 1CY flew out of harbour towards wooden jetty
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.
Saturday, 8 December 2018
Friday
Shag - 1CY in harbour (thanks Janice)
Short seawatch
Kittiwake - 5
Red-throated Diver - 1
OE saltmarsh edge
Reed Bunting - gang of four (thanks for pic Malcolm of 3 of them)
Common Snipe - 5
Short seawatch
Kittiwake - 5
Red-throated Diver - 1
OE saltmarsh edge
Reed Bunting - gang of four (thanks for pic Malcolm of 3 of them)
Common Snipe - 5
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