Hilbre Bird Observatory

A strong westerly blow brought 11 Leach's Petrels, the first of the autumn, together with 12 Manx Shearwaters and 2 Black-throated Diver...

A lovely day dawned with some Goldcrests calling about the bushes, a flock of 10 Goldfinches on the island and a male Blackcap appearing ...

More wader ringing on a beautifully calm clear night with members taking advantage of the lack of light pollution at Hilbre to marvel at th...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Clive and Pat from all obs members following their recent unfortunate injuries.

With a southeasterly breeze and heavy mist around the estuary this morning good things were expected, especially following early news of a ...

The first 3 Song Thrushes of the autumn made landfall today, with 2 being trapped and ringed (left). Duck were represented by 4 Wigeon and f...

The weather continued in the same vain as yesteday with fresh north-easterly feeling cooler than recent days but again visibility was as far...

A brisk north-east wind offered hope of more migrants today but with visibility as far as Formby Point these hopes were dashed! Only a few G...