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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 · 10h

Pectoral Sandpiper on Easington Lagoons.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 15h

Nuthatch reported from Kilnsea Churchyard.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 4d

2 Glossy Ibis dropped onto south end of Beacon Ponds.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 5d

Barred Warbler still at Sammy's.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 5d

6 Crossbills north over Humber from Middle Camp.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 5d

Whooper Swan north over Humber past Chalk Bank.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 6d

Osprey south past the Sea Watch Hut around 15.40.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 6d

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

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

Barred Warbler still in Sammys 3rd Paddock. Also Pied Flycatcher in Kilnsea Churchyard. #Spurnbirds @rarebirder.bsky.social

Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 7d

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.

Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 7d

Barred Warbler reported from scrub at south end of Sammy's.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 7d

2 Yellow-browed Warblers reported from north end of Chalk Bank.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 7d

Yellow-browed Warbler along roadside bushes near Chalk Bank hide. Red-necked Grebe south past Sea Watch Hut. #Spurnbirds
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 8d

12 Curlew Sandpipers, Spotted Redshank and 2000 Golden Plover on Humber off warren earlier
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 8d

Richard’s Pipit flew south over the Narrows

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

Cattle Egret low south with Little Egret over Humber past Cliff Farm.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 9d

Yellow-browed Warbler along Middle Camp by collapsed road

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

Barred Warbler briefly at Sammy’s Paddocks

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

Dusky Warbler still in Church Field this morning

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 10d

Immature White Tailed Eagle went south with 22 Common Buzzard in tow!

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 11d

5 Whooper Swans low south past Crown and Anchor over Humber.
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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 11d

Subsides for food & free accommodation is provided. Work does pause briefly for rare birds, so now is a prime time to volunteer with us! Who knows what you'll find during morning monitoring or see during a break from afternoon tasks! Contact us for more info! 📷Thomas Willoughby

Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 11d

We are looking for a short-term residential volunteer to join the team from the 2nd to 19th October (+/-2 days). Tasks include morning bird monitoring (Point Counts / Visible Migration watches) and afternoon maintenance tasks (habitat/estate work)⬇️

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 11d

Dusky Warbler reported from Church Field again this morning.
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