It was nice to hear a Chiffchaff singing near Heysham Nature Reserve marsh this lunchtime, but other than that, sightings were a bit patchy.
Pale- bellied Brent goose. Just the group of 6 birds seen by PW late morning, but these flew off further north. None around at low water.
Eider 77
Small Tortoiseshell on dog walk path
Rock Pipit 2 on Red Nab
Hopefully more later
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.