Spurn Bird Observatory

Spurn Bird Observatory Bird Observatory and nature conservation charity in East Yorkshire, based on the Humber Estuary.

We monitor bird migration, protect wildlife, offer volunteering, events and on-site accommodation for birdwatchers and visitors. Spurn has long been a fantastic place for watching birds where else can you see visible migration, grounded migrants, seabirds and estuary birds, as well as rarities all on the same day? Spurn Bird Observatory is Britain’s most exciting east coast location and has provid

ed accommodation for nearly sixty years for thousands of people who enjoy watching birds and other wildlife.

Through the weekend, a total of 2519 Meadow Pipits flew south past The Warren and a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper continue...
06/09/2026

Through the weekend, a total of 2519 Meadow Pipits flew south past The Warren and a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper continued to linger between Beacon Ponds and Easington Lagoons. Saturday also featured our first Black-necked Grebe since 2021 on Beacon Ponds, a juvenile Red-backed Shrike in Corner Field, an Osprey south over the sea and a juvenile Hen Harrier north through Kilnsea. 2 Lesser Emperor Dragonflies were also at Easington Lagoons and Beacon Lane.

On Sunday, our first Lapland Bunting of the autumn flew south past The Warren, an Ortolan Bunting flew south over North Field, Great White Egret south over the Humber and Purple Sandpiper was at Easington Lagoons.

Hobby with Swallow and Meadow Pipit by Harry Appleyard, Lesser Emperor Dragonfly by Jack Pettit 📷

Beacon Ponds saw much of today’s highlights including a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper showing well, Purple Sandpiper, Rose...
04/09/2026

Beacon Ponds saw much of today’s highlights including a juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper showing well, Purple Sandpiper, Roseate Tern and 2 Ospreys flying south together while a Cuckoo toured The Triangle and 3 Little Stints were at Easington Lagoons.

Pectoral Sandpiper and Purple Sandpiper by Harry Appleyard 📷

Just over a week until MigFest 2026! Check out this year’s MigFest magazine to get the low-down on all the events, talks...
02/09/2026

Just over a week until MigFest 2026! Check out this year’s MigFest magazine to get the low-down on all the events, talks, contests, Masterclasses and more, complete with a map of Spurn for new visitors featuring meeting points, birding sites and tide times. 👇
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Our guided Triangle Treks are back for autumn 2026, sponsored by Swarovksi Optik! Our first for the season today feature...
01/09/2026

Our guided Triangle Treks are back for autumn 2026, sponsored by Swarovksi Optik! Our first for the season today featured over 40 species, including an Osprey heading south, Barred Warbler calling, 3 Whinchats, Caspian Gull and 10 Willow Emerald Damselflies.

Come and get in on the seasonal migration action within a mile of the Observatory, with a chance to see birds ringed in the hand, butterflies, dragonflies, mammals and more for just £10 for Friends of Spurn and £15 for non-members with 20% discount for arrival by bike or public transport. Limited spaces available, bookable here for Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spurnbirdobservatorytrust/2375988?trackingConsent=1


Osprey and Carrion Crow, Caspian Gull and Willow Emerald Damselfly by Harry Appleyard/Harry's Wildlife📷

A fantastic week of passage came to a close today with 4 Barred Warblers (Point, Canal, Corner/Sykes Field and near Hill...
30/08/2026

A fantastic week of passage came to a close today with 4 Barred Warblers (Point, Canal, Corner/Sykes Field and near Hillrise in Easington), Greenish Warbler at The Point and a Dotterel among Golden Plover flocks touring Easington Straight and Kilnsea.

A Cattle Egret also toured The Triangle, a Purple Sandpiper was on Beacon Ponds and a Curlew Sandpiper and Little Stint were off the Warren gate while yesterday's female Red-backed Shrike remained at The Point. Other migrants also featured at least 28 Pied Flycatcher, 11 Spotted Flycatcher, 15 Whinchats and 10 Common Redstarts across the recording area, as well as a Bullfinch along Vicars Lane.

Barred Warbler and Greenish Warbler by Thomas Willoughby, Cattle Egret and Magpie by Harry Appleyard 📷

Birding at Spurn today? The Info Hub is open from 12 to 4pm this afternoon, with Spurn Wildlife 2024 reports and Friends...
30/08/2026

Birding at Spurn today? The Info Hub is open from 12 to 4pm this afternoon, with Spurn Wildlife 2024 reports and Friends of Spurn 2026-27 membership cards available for member collection.

Day passes also available for non-members for just £3, granting access to the Observatory garden, Church Field, Schipper's Field, Corner Field and Sykes Field. Already lots of arrivals today, including 4 Barred Warblers, Greenish Warbler and Dotterel! 🐦

Today’s sightings featured Serin by the lighthouse, Wryneck at Green Lane, 2 Wood Warblers (Green Lane and Obs garden) B...
27/08/2026

Today’s sightings featured Serin by the lighthouse, Wryneck at Green Lane, 2 Wood Warblers (Green Lane and Obs garden) Barred Warbler still at the Canal bushes and early totals of 40+ Pied Flycatchers, 30+ Redstarts, 14 Whinchats and 16 Spotted Flycatchers.

Also 3 Curlew Sandpipers (1 adult and 2 juveniles) and Little Stint off the Warren gate, 6 Caspian Gulls, 2 Pintail and 8 Arctic Skuas south past the Sea Watch Hut, Yellow-legged Gull north past Middle Camp, Green Woodpecker and Treecreeper in Easington.

Whinchat and Pied Flycatcher by Tate Lloyd, juvenile Caspian Gull by Harry Appleyard 📷

Another exciting day of easterly arrivals featured 2 Common Rosefinch (Church Field and by Easington Gas Terminal), Gree...
26/08/2026

Another exciting day of easterly arrivals featured 2 Common Rosefinch (Church Field and by Easington Gas Terminal), Greenish Warbler by Green Lane in Easington and 3 Wood Warblers (Green Lane, Kilnsea Churchyard and Kilnsea Wetlands), Barred Warbler at Canal bushes, Pallid Harrier south and Ortolan Bunting north along the peninsula.

Early totals of commoner migrants included 40+ Pied Flycatchers, at least 8 Common Redstarts, 9 Spotted Flycatchers, 40+ Siskins plus Little Stint at Beacon Ponds and Purple Sandpiper at Easington Lagoons. Also Green Woodpecker along Hull Road in Easington and Roseate Tern south past Canal.

Wood Warbler by John Hewitt, Spotted Flycatcher, Tree Pipit and Siskin by Tate Lloyd 📷

Arriving to Sammy’s yesterday evening and heading south along the peninsula this morning, this ringtail Pallid Harrier w...
26/08/2026

Arriving to Sammy’s yesterday evening and heading south along the peninsula this morning, this ringtail Pallid Harrier was a showstopper for its few lucky observers! Stunning pictures sent into us from Roger Parrish, taken yesterday.📷

Easterlies delivered an exciting array of arrivals today featuring a Wryneck caught and ringed in Sykes Field, Ortolan B...
25/08/2026

Easterlies delivered an exciting array of arrivals today featuring a Wryneck caught and ringed in Sykes Field, Ortolan Bunting briefly at Sammy’s 3rd paddock, Greenish Warbler at Potato Field, Wood Warbler at Green Lane and ringtail Pallid Harrier at Sammy's, with double figures of Pied Flycatchers, at least 5 Redstarts and 5 Whinchats across the recording area, plus a Kingfisher north through The Triangle.

Also 2 Clouded Yellow butterflies along Middle Camp and Chalk Bank.

Greenish Warbler by Jack Pettit and Wryneck, Pied Flycatcher and Clouded Yellow by Harry Appleyard 📷

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Spurn Bird Observatory, Easington Road
Kilnsea
HU120UB

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