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Spurn Bird Observatory Sightings 2026

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Thursday, 01 January 2026

overcast and cold with a stiff F5 north west wind. Watches 0730-0945.

The year got off to a great start with a Waxwing in Easington along Humberside lane while 5 Russian White-fronted Geese remained in the area along with a blogging Hen Harrier. Also present were the 22 Whooper Swans along Easington straight amd totals of 6 Shovelers, 353 Wigeon and 165 Teal nearby. 

Over the sea 114 Pink-footed Geese flew north and a Shag flew south.

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