Posted: 19 August 2021
Avid followers of UK Motus expansion know that Spurn Bird Observatory was one of the first bird observatories in the country to acquire a Motus receiver. This was installed in 2019 and has been ‘listening’ for tagged birds and bats flying over from the continent since then. Sadly, probably related to the location of tag deployments in Germany and the Netherlands, it hasn’t detected any.
Luckily, at the beginning of 2021, we were given permission to tag European Blackcaps...
Read morePosted: 16 August 2021
With the autumn starting to kick into action we're putting back on our guided walks every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday and ringing demonstrations every saturday in Church Field...
Read morePosted: 16 August 2021
We're excited to say that finally, Spurn Wildlife 30 (2020) is with the printers and should be delivered to the Obs' on 27th August....
Read morePosted: 10 August 2021
A great (damp!) night was had by all at the Friends of Spurn BBQ. A bird wings quiz provided by Rich Swales was a good break to use our brains between the burgers and beers, and through donations, and another classic Exley raffle, £400 was raised for the Obs'. Thanks to all who came or donated prizes - it was so good to all be back together.
Read morePosted: 02 August 2021
Autumn is fast approaching at the colony, with numbers of Little Terns consistently lower than in last month. The end of July brought a peak of 134 Little terns on 23rd July, whereas now our daily peaks are typically around 20 birds. The first chick fledged on the 24th July and by mid-August the majority have now fledged and are seen flying around the colony.
Read morePosted: 19 July 2021
Many thanks to all those who entered and hopefully enjoyed taking part in our latest quiz and congratulations to the following who finished in the top five.....
Read morePosted: 18 July 2021
The appearance of a meena Rufous Turtle Dove in Easington came as a shock to everyone during the sunny early evening of the 2nd July....
Read morePosted: 18 July 2021
The Little Tern numbers at Beacon Lagoons reached a season peak in mid-July, with 102 counted on 13th but typically 80-90 birds are seen regularly at the colony....
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