Hilbre Bird Observatory

Weather: NW force 3, rain early Poor weather conditions this morning were not suitable for much birding, 2 Gannets and a single Manx Shearw...

Weather: NW force 4/5 decreasing, drizzle The aftermath of a strong blow from the west resulted in records of 24 Gannets, 3 Guillemots, an ...

Weather: W force 5/6 later 7/8 A striong westerly produced sightings of 30 Gannets. Six Little Egrets were in the gutter and 7 Turnstones s...

Weather: W force 6/7 The strong wind this morning meant a sea watch was the order of the day. Manx Shearwaters (10), and Gannets (95), were...

Thrift and Birds-foot trefoil are now in flower (CJ) Weather: WNW force 3, dropping during the morning Garden Tiger caterpillars ar...

Weather: NW 3-4, 6/8 cloud When will the westerly airstream end? Those of us with positive outlooks are dreaming of that first American ...

Weather: NW 3, 6/8 cloud sunny intervals Birding took a back seat today for many reasons (only partly the weather)... Fi...

Weather: NW 3, 8/8 drizzle first thing, clearing later  Drizzle soon after dawn did little to raise expectations considering the wind direct...