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Spurn Bird Observatory

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1 of the UK's premier bird observatories, with hostel style accommodation. Follow for bird news, events and much more. Map of area here http://bit.ly/spurnobs

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 6h

3 Yellow-browed Warbler in Crown & Anchor carpark, 1 at Old Boat House.

Earlier, 2 at the VTS Tower down the point and 1 on Vicar’s Lane in Easington

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 8h

Another Yellow-browed Warbler in Kilnsea Churchyard

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 8h

The first big arrival of thrushes this morning with large flocks of Redwings, Blackbirds, Fieldfares dropping in with the odd Ring Ouzel, 2 or 3 Hawfinch and several Brambling.

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 9h

Yellow-browed Warbler on Vicar’s Lane, Easington, & a 2nd south of the VTS Tower at the Point

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 1d

Pectoral Sandpiper again on Easington Lagoons today. #Spurnbirds
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 1d

Little Bunting still around Warren area and coastal path.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 2d

Pectoral Sandpiper at north end of Easington Lagoons.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 2d

Little Bunting flew low past Warren Watch Point, possibly dropping near screen. Hawfinch still. #Spurnbirds
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 2d

Glossy Ibis dropped onto Humber near Pallas' Pond.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 2d

Little Bunting flew Pallas' Pond towards clifftop path.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 2d

Hawfinch caught at the Warren. To be ringed in next 15 minutes. #Spurnbirds
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 3d

Glossy Ibis flew south low over Humber past Kilnsea.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 3d

Ringtail Harrier sp. high south over Beacon Ponds. #Spurnbirds
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 3d

Pectoral Sandpiper on Easington Lagoons again this morning.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 3d

Bearded Tits heard over Beacon Ponds.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 3d

The SBOT Info Hub is open again this weekend from 12-4pm! With all the latest sightings, SBOT merchandise and publications, why not stop by and have a look? Guided walks are also happening this weekend, perfect for anyone hoping to see/find some rare birds! Booking info can be found on our website.

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 4d

Pectoral Sandpiper on Easington Lagoons.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 4d

Nuthatch reported from Kilnsea Churchyard.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 8d

2 Glossy Ibis dropped onto south end of Beacon Ponds.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 8d

Through the morning today - Glossy Ibis south past The Warren, Long-tailed Skua and Great Skua south past the Sea Watch Hut and Barred Warbler still at Sammy's.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 9d

Barred Warbler still at Sammy's.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 9d

6 Crossbills north over Humber from Middle Camp.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 9d

Whooper Swan north over Humber past Chalk Bank.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 10d

Osprey south past the Sea Watch Hut around 15.40.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 10d

Yellow-browed Warbler still south of the Narrows in Middle Camp. #Spurnbirds @rarebirder.bsky.social