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Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory

Outside, 43 km from Eryriby Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory

A basic, self-catering hostel-style lodge for up to 14 on Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli), off the Llŷn Peninsula, with solar power and internet. Stays run Saturday to Saturday. The observatory runs night walks in Manx shearwater colonies around the new moon; there are also grey seals all year, choughs, spring and autumn migrants, and Risso's dolphins in late summer.

Details

  • Feeding not stated
  • Baiting not stated
  • No captive animals
For photographers
Power and charging · Internet
Language
English
Species nearby
Manx shearwater, European storm petrel, Atlantic puffin, Razorbill, Guillemot, Kittiwake, Chough, Peregrine falcon, Grey seal and Risso's dolphin

Species

Months

  1. January, closed
  2. February, closed
  3. March, closed
  4. April, open
  5. May, open
  6. June, open
  7. July, open
  8. August, open
  9. September, open
  10. October, open
  11. November, closed
  12. December, closed

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Light and conditions

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Light through the year

Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in London time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.

Light by month at Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory, in London time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
Jan08:30–09:2415:34–16:278h 10m16°
Feb07:42–08:2616:41–17:259h 55m25°
Mar06:39–07:1917:38–18:1811h 50m35°
AprIn season06:27–07:0719:32–20:1313h 57m47°
MayIn season05:29–06:1420:18–21:0315h 48m56°
JunIn season05:02–05:5120:49–21:3816h 51m61°
JulIn season05:20–06:0720:42–21:2916h 23m59°
AugIn season06:07–06:4919:57–20:3914h 44m51°
SepIn season06:59–07:3818:49–19:2912h 41m40°
OctIn season07:51–08:3217:37–18:1810h 39m29°
Nov07:48–08:3815:29–16:198h 43m19°
Dec08:32–09:3014:59–15:567h 39m14°