If you’re not already excited about Migfest 2024, the new Migfest Magazine will definitely get you there! ⬇️ ....

2 weeks tomorrow 🥰🥰🥰

This weekend the Spurn Bird Observatory info hub will be open from 11:30-15:30 on Saturday and Sunday! Come and pop in to have a chat, see what has been seen, browse our selection of merchandise or discuss any of your Friends of Spurn needs! We look forward to seeing you there!

Maybe your last chance to secure your place at #Migfest2024 too, as well as chat to us about how you can support the work we do at Spurn and meet the autumn volunteers!

A force 8 south westerly over this mornings spring tide was pretty wild in Kilnsea. A quick clean up operation soon restored a bit of order though

With high pressure over Scandinavia producing easterly winds for the rest of the week, the forecast looks promising! AND we have some availability in the Obs hostel rooms & pitches on Kew Caravan Site. Contact us directly to book in! DONT MISS OUT! 🚐 £18 pn 🛏️ from £20 pppn

Check out this #migfest24 highlights on this amazing short video created by Things To Do In Yorkshire over the weekend. youtu.be/_XZfYzrqNsI #migfest25 will be held over the weekend of 12/13/14 September, so save the date, and ticket information will be released in the Spring.

The Information Hub is open until 4pm so call in for all your birding news needs, support the Obs by joining Friends of Spurn or buy a day pass to access SBOT Land.

Visiting Spurn in the next couple of days? We have 2 beds available in the shared dorms on Thurs 3rd Oct, 1 available on Fri 4th and 2 on Sat 5th. Contact us to book in or check availability for other dates. We’ve space at Kew Villa CL site too spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation

We are looking for a short-term residential volunteer to join the team from the 13th to 28th October (+/-2 days). Tasks include morning bird monitoring (Point Counts / Visible Migration watches) and afternoon maintenance tasks (habitat/estate work)⬇️

📣SHORT NOTICE AVAILABILITY IN THE OBS 📣 Due to a late cancellation, the Little Room (private downstairs room) has come available for the next 3 nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Minimum stay is 2 nights, bedding and towels included. More info here spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation

Have you stayed at the Obs/took part in a guided walk or come to a ringing demo this autumn? We'd love it if you could leave us a review on Trip Advisor to help us improve, thanks! tripadvisor.co.uk/UserReviewEdit…

We’re not only on Twitter/X!!! We opened our Instagram account in late September and our social media content volunteers have been working hard putting together some brilliant content on our daily work and sightings. Give us a follow and send us some of your content too!

Order your 2025 Spurn Bird Observatory calendar now! shop.spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/shop/product/2…

Come work with us in 2025. A fantastic opportunity to work at one of the premiere bird observatory’s in the UK! Get your applications in by 19th January 2025

We're looking for up to 4 residential volunteers to join us in the spring! 🛏️ Free accommodation 🚌 Reasonable food & travel expenses 🪚 Gain experience with habitat management 🦆 Conduct surveys 📆 Apply by 23:59 on 26th January 2025 More info here ▶️ buff.ly/3ZVFvbQ

The Michael Clegg Memorial Bird Race results are in! Check out the donations page for the full results. Please support the participants by making a donation if you can, and help the Obs' with our important work on habitat management & creation gofund.me/de83fba7

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! 💪

Ready for a weekend adventure? The Spurn Explorer is back for 2025 from this Saturday! Starting Saturday 5th April, and running every Saturday, hop on board for an unforgettable journey. Don’t miss out—plan your journey here 👇eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/services/EY/71

🚨 Volunteer Needed – Spring at Spurn! We’re looking for a residential volunteer to join us at Spurn Bird Observatory from 1st May to 11th June to help complete our spring migration survey. Find full details and how to apply here: 🔗 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/volunteer…