27 January
351 Snipe this afternoon on the rocks below the heliport.
Three Brents still off play area per RBA
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26 January 2019
3 Pale-bellied Brents off the children's play area again.
Mediterranean Gull loafing off the children's play area as well (PC). It or another seen later in the day in the harbour. (JR)
Large number (at least 2000) of Pink-footed Geese in the fields bordering Oxcliffe Road but couldn't stop to count them.
Massive count of 300 Snipe count on the rocks below the heliport. Plus 4 Jack Snipe (MD).
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.