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FBO carries out the recording of birds at one of the U.K.’s seawatching and migration hotspots https://flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · Dec 8

We have published an interactive Google map on our website with all the local hotspots listed, follow the link below ⬇️

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Flamborough Headland Map and Recording Area - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Flamborough Head is a promontory, 8 miles (13 km) long on the Yorkshire coast of England, between the Filey and Bridlington Bays of the North Sea. It is a chalk headland, with sheer white cliffs. The ...

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Jono Leadley @birdingdad.bsky.social · 4h

Dawn at Bempton...we wait, in nervous anticipation. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

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Lee J @leelj337.bsky.social · 13h

Some more pics of the Needletail @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 12h

What more can be said- White-throated Needletail performed superbly late evening at RSPB Bempton, also Barred Warbler and Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing, 2 Cetti’s Warbler and 11 Whooper Swans.
Full details here

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8th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Light winds, sunny intervals and a high of 16 degrees C – benign conditions that didn’t raise expectation. However, it is October when the headland’s birding can deliver in spades … … when news broke ...

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Andy Hood @andyhood75.bsky.social · 13h

White-throated Needletail @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social scored gold again when the Tophill Low bird was relocated there late this afternoon. Still can't believe i've seen this chonky mega Asian Swift a few miles from home. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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philflam.bsky.social @philflam.bsky.social · 13h

Hand held iPhone Bempton Swift.

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philflam.bsky.social @philflam.bsky.social · 14h

The Needletail was showing rather nicely.

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Andy Hood @andyhood75.bsky.social · 17h

Oh lawdy...!!!
White-throated Needletail showing a bit well here at Bempton RSPB reserve @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Oriole Birding @oriolebirding.bsky.social · 16h

Our group refound the East Yorkshire White-throated Needletail at Bempton Cliffs this afternoon. Unbelievable moment when it shot through as we were watching a Barn Owl! Raced down to cliffs to relocate and initially no sign, but it then reappeared and we had it flying over our heads 🤯🤯

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Lee J @leelj337.bsky.social · 15h

Crazy afternoon! Dashed to the patch @tophilllow.bsky.social for the needletail. No sign. Then the news came out from @rspbbemptoncliffs.bsky.social so a mad dash. Made it with about 10 min to spare

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 16h

Needletail still showing between Bartlett nab and Jubilee viewpoints at RSPB Bempton
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 17h

WHITE-THROATED NEEDLETAIL AT RSPB BEMPTON SHOWING AT BARTLETT NAB VIEWPOINT @birdguides.bsky.social
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 17h

WHITE-THROATED NEEDLETAIL AT RSPB BEMPTON SHOWING AT BARTLETT NAB VIEWPOINT @birdguides.bsky.social
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 1d

3 Cetti’s Warbler around the outer head, Great Northern Diver over the village, Barred Warbler at South Landing still while 2 Short-eared Owl , Little Owl and Merlin at RSPB Bempton.
Full details here

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7th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

A bright start preceded overcast skies, a light/moderate south-westerly wind and best of 16 degrees C. Thornwick Pools hosted a Whooper Swan, 31 Teal, a Wigeon and one Water Rail. A single at the latt...

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 1d

Barred Warbler in the hedge at the northern side of South Landing car
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 2d

Seawatching held 458 Little Gull and 9 Sooty Shearwater, Whooper Swans were on the move, Crossbill and 2 Cetti’s Warbler at Thornwick, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing and a Merlin at RSPB Bempton.
Full details here

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6th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Unseasonably warm, with a high of 20 degrees C in a light/moderate westerly wind and sunny skies. A total of 96 Whooper Swans were recorded on the outer head including 16 birds that dropped onto Thorn...

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 4d

6 Caspian Gull on the seawatch while Mandarin and Whimbrel were at Thornwick Pools, Pink-footed Geese still on the move as were Siskins and Redpolls.
Full details here

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4th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Strong west-south-west winds, sunny intervals and a high of 13 degrees C. Six Caspian Gulls (five first-winters, one second-winter) flew south during a morning seawatch along with two presumed Caspian...

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 4d

If you wish to join any of these events please follow the link for availability and booking

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Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 4d

Also A Night of Mothing -Keith Clarkson and Alan Rodda

A short evening talk about moth migration followed by a live moth trapping session.
No set date as this will happen at short notice when weather conditions are favourable.

Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 4d

The Martin Garner inspirational talk this year is John McLoughlin with ‘Autumn Migration on the steppes of Mongolia..from the Taiga to the Gobi desert’ on Thursday the 16th

Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 4d

@spurnbirdobs.bsky.social join us online with ‘The mission of a mainland bird observatory – The transformation of Spurn Bird Obs’ on Wednesday the 15th

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@craigcthomas1.bsky.social is up next with a review of the FBO year so far ‘Headland Highlights 2025 -an Alpine melody’ on Monday the 13th.

Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 4d

It starts Saturday the 11th with Mr Migweek @markthebirder.bsky.social returning with ‘Migration Magic and Madness- when Filey became birding Nirvana’

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 4d

With Migweek starting next week, here’s a run down of our talk program.

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Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 5d

Balearic Shearwater with 3 Caspian Gull and wildfowl on the seawatch, Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing while Garden Warbler and 10 Goldcrest were at RSPB Bempton.
Full details here

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3rd October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Overcast, with increasingly strong southerly winds and heavy rain arriving in the afternoon; temperatures reached 15 degrees C. The year’s first Balearic Shearwater flew south during a morning seawatc...

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Jono Leadley @birdingdad.bsky.social · 5d

Traditional birthday birding visit to @flamboroughbird.bsky.social. Quiet, as expected but good to see my first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn. Great to catch up with @spurnandyg671.bsky.social and Josh Jones from @birdguides.bsky.social

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 6d

Wildfowl on the seawatch, Barred and Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing with Redpolls and Crossbills while Merlin, Redwings and Song Thrushes made landfall at RSPB Bempton
Full details here

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2nd October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Variable cloud cover with a moderate southerly and a maximum temperature of 16°C. Highlights of the morning seawatch include three Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 15 Wigeon, a Mediterranean Gull, four Caspi...

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