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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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2 Russian White-fronted Geese also on Kilnsea Wetlands #Spurnbirds

Black Brant on Kilnsea Wetlands #Spurnbirds

3 Raven south over the Triangle & out over the Humber #Spurnbirds

White-fronted Goose south over Holderness Field with Greylags and female Scaup still on Beacon Ponds #spurnbirds

Water Pipit south over Clubleys and Short-eared Owl at Kilnsea Wetlands #spurnbirds

Sightings from the seawatch hide this morning saw an Iceland Gull heading north and a Long-tailed Duck flying south. #spurnbirds

Black Brant with 3 pale bellied Brent Geese around Kilnsea Wetlands and a Snow Bunting north end of Easington Lagoons #Spurnbirds

Scaup on Beacon Ponds & White-fronted Goose in a flock of 26 Greylags flying east from Sammy’s Point #Spurnbirds

2 Velvet Scoter and a Purple Sandpiper south past seawatching hut this morning #Spurnbirds

Demonstrating the versatility of the #MotusWTS system using nano tags to track birds, bats, and other animals. Collaborative research and partnership—the way forward!

Ring-tailed Hen Harrier again heading north at Kilnsea Wetlands #spurnbirds

Ring-tail Hen Harrier north over the Obs, Iceland Gull out to sea from Beacon Ponds and Firecrest again at Greenfield Bungalows #Spurnbirds

We’ve started Motus tagging Jack Snipe this week as a part of the Motus Tracking Project! Last week, 3 Jack Snipe were tagged in the @ldvnnr.bsky.social , and now we have captured and tagged an individual here at Spurn! 1/6 📸 C Foote

Firecrest again this morning at greenfield bungalows, Easington #spurnbirds

After the bad weather cancelled the previous 3 work parties, join us this weekend at 9am and help thin the scrub in Church Field ready for the spring! Free accommodation available 🛏️ Brunch, tea's & coffee's provided 🫖 FREE WORKOUT! 💪

Waxwing opposite the Bird Observatory in Kilnsea #Spurnbirds

Firecrest at Greenfield Bungalows #Spurnbirds

We're recruiting for a Little Tern Head Warden 📍 Kilnsea, East Yorkshire 🗓 1st May - 31st August 2025 💷 National Living Wage 🛌 Cheap accommodation 📅 Apply by: 24th Feb 2025 Read on for more info: https://buff.ly/3DYHLHT

After the bad weather cancelled the previous 3 work parties, join us this weekend at 9am and help thin the scrub in Church Field ready for the spring! Free accommodation available 🛏️ Brunch, tea's & coffee's provided 🫖 FREE WORKOUT! 💪

40 Russian White-fronted Geese flew south at the narrows and a Snow Bunting at chalk bank #spurnbirds

After the bad weather cancelled the previous 3 work parties, join us this weekend at 9am and help thin the scrub in Church Field ready for the spring! Free accommodation available 🛏️ Brunch, tea's & coffee's provided 🫖 FREE WORKOUT! 💪

9 Russian White-fronted Geese in the triangle #spurnbirds

We're pleased to confirm Spurn Bird Observatory will be at Global Birdfair again in July! ▶️ https://buff.ly/410v8oP

We're also hiring 2 seasonal assistant wardens for the Little Tern project! 📍 Kilnsea, East Yorkshire 🗓 1st May - 31st August 2025 💷 National Living Wage 🛌 Cheap accommodation 📅 Apply by: 24th Feb 2025 Read on for more info: https://buff.ly/3DZZHlt

We're recruiting for a Little Tern Head Warden 📍 Kilnsea, East Yorkshire 🗓 1st May - 31st August 2025 💷 National Living Wage 🛌 Cheap accommodation 📅 Apply by: 24th Feb 2025 Read on for more info: https://buff.ly/3DYHLHT

This summer, join our team for hands-on wildlife conservation experience with the Little Tern Project! 🐦✨ You'll assist with vital tasks at the Observatory to protect nature. ✅ Accommodation included ✅ Expenses covered ✅ Real conservation work ▶️ https://buff.ly/4gqHTgZ

After the bad weather cancelled the previous 3 work parties, join us this weekend at 9am and help thin the scrub in Church Field ready for the spring! Free accommodation available 🛏️ Brunch, tea's & coffee's provided 🫖 FREE WORKOUT! 💪

Long-tailed Duck flew north past seawatch hut and 9 Russian White-fronted Geese on Easington straight today. #spurnbirds

Fantastic to meet with representatives from Bird Observatories from the British Isles and Ireland this weekend. We shared updates, exciting project ideas, and an evening curry! It's so important (and enjoyable) to catch up an our annual Bird Observatory Council meeting.

Great to see 'Our' Jonnie sharing an exciting update on the 2025 season for @fairislebirdobs.bsky.social at the Birds Observatories Council meeting today! Wishing the team the best of luck for the season ahead

Tundra Bean Goose, 9 White-fronted Geese and a Pink-footed Goose south of Easington Sewage Works #Spurnbirds

9 Russian White-fronted Geese in the triangle with Greylags #spurnbirds

Tundra bean Goose and 5 Russian White-fronted Geese still with the Pink-footed Geese on Easington Straight north of Peter Lane #spurnbirds

Tundra bean Goose & 6 Russian White-fronted Geese still with the Pink-footed Geese on Easington Straight south of Peter Lane #Spurnbirds

Snow Bunting at Easington Lagoons #Spurnbirds

Tundra Bean Goose, 6 Russian White-fronted Geese and 33 Pink-footed Geese just south of Peter Lane #Spurnbirds

5 Russian White-fronted Geese also #Spurnbirds

Tundra Bean Goose with Pink-footed Geese on Easington Straight, south of Peter Lane #Spurnbirds

15 Russian White-fronted Geese on Easington Straight north of Peter Lane #Spurnbirds

Barnacle Goose with Greylags on Walker Butts #Spurnbirds

Tundra Bean Goose on the saltmarsh off the Warren viewing screen #Spurnbirds

🚨 Final call for Assistant Warden applications 🚨 Join Spurn Bird Observatory as a Seasonal Assistant Warden! 📍 Kilnsea, East Yorkshire 🗓 1st April - 15th Nov 2025 💷 £19,500–£23,809.50 (pro-rata) 📅 Apply by: 19th Jan 2025 Details: buff.ly/4gjCclB

We're also hiring 2 seasonal assistant wardens for the Little Tern project! 📍 Kilnsea, East Yorkshire 🗓 1st May - 31st August 2025 💷 National Living Wage 🛌 Cheap accommodation 📅 Apply by: 24th Feb 2025 Read on for more info: https://buff.ly/3DZZHlt

We're recruiting for a Little Tern Head Warden 📍 Kilnsea, East Yorkshire 🗓 1st May - 31st August 2025 💷 National Living Wage 🛌 Cheap accommodation 📅 Apply by: 24th Feb 2025 Read on for more info: https://buff.ly/3DYHLHT