The Observatory was visited today by the extended Dixon family who had gathered from all parts to pay tribute to Henry and Denise Dixon (old picture above in front of 'southward' as it was then known) who owned the bungalow from 1949 until 1988, when they donated the building to the bird observatory. Many of the family (above, with some obs members on the veranda) had very happy memories to share of their time on the island. A commemorative plaque was unveiled by Nick 
Dixon (below right with observatory chairman Chris Williams), and the family then enjoyed a tour of the observatory, some even commenting that they remembered the furniture!
Dixon (below right with observatory chairman Chris Williams), and the family then enjoyed a tour of the observatory, some even commenting that they remembered the furniture!
Birds of the day were 2 Twite heard travelling west from West Kirby saltmarsh towards Middle
Eye early in the day. There was some movement of Meadow Pipits and Linnets, 3 Goldfinches (right) also single Chaffinch and Greenfinch, 1 Grey Wagtail, and 5 Skylarks. 
The only warbler was a previously ringed Chiffchaff (left).
Eye early in the day. There was some movement of Meadow Pipits and Linnets, 3 Goldfinches (right) also single Chaffinch and Greenfinch, 1 Grey Wagtail, and 5 Skylarks. 
The only warbler was a previously ringed Chiffchaff (left).A Red-throated Diver was an unusual sight flying high up over the west side of the island, single Pintail 
and Wigeon were the only duck but 73 Bar-tailed Godwits were present and 2 Sandwich Terns were on the sea. A Rock Pipit was at the north end (right) but there was no sign today of the Common Seal there.
and Wigeon were the only duck but 73 Bar-tailed Godwits were present and 2 Sandwich Terns were on the sea. A Rock Pipit was at the north end (right) but there was no sign today of the Common Seal there.Ringed:- 3 Meadow Pipits, 2 Goldfinches, 1 Wren.
(AAB,DB+ESCA,ME+HW,CJ+VB,CJW,PSW) [574] photos CJ, VB, PSW
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