Spurn Bird Observatory
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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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🧵 An urgent appeal to protect one of the UK’s most important Little Tern colonies at Beacon Ponds in 2026.
Without funding for professional wardening, the project may not be able to run this season.
⬇️
Without funding for professional wardening, the project may not be able to run this season.
⬇️
16 Russian White-fronted Geese at Kilnsea wetlands with a Kingfisher nearby on beacon ponds
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January 28, 2026 at 1:42 PM
16 Russian White-fronted Geese at Kilnsea wetlands with a Kingfisher nearby on beacon ponds
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£8,282 raised — thank you 💙
Next milestone: £9,000
Weekend goal: £10,000
Every share helps:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20
Next milestone: £9,000
Weekend goal: £10,000
Every share helps:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20
January 24, 2026 at 12:48 PM
£8,282 raised — thank you 💙
Next milestone: £9,000
Weekend goal: £10,000
Every share helps:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20
Next milestone: £9,000
Weekend goal: £10,000
Every share helps:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20
We’re hoping to reach £10,000 this weekend to secure Little Tern wardening at Beacon Ponds in 2026.
Every share helps. Thank you.
🔗 gofund.me/31d302f20
Every share helps. Thank you.
🔗 gofund.me/31d302f20
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We’re hoping to reach £10,000 this weekend to secure Little Tern wardening at Beacon Ponds in 2026.
Every share helps. Thank you.
🔗 gofund.me/31d302f20
Every share helps. Thank you.
🔗 gofund.me/31d302f20
January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Big thanks to Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds for sending a fabulous package of their Rutland mix, Tree Sparrow mix & sunflower hearts.
Friends of Spurn, keep an eye out in the next newsletter for a discount code with them!
Friends of Spurn, keep an eye out in the next newsletter for a discount code with them!
January 23, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Big thanks to Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds for sending a fabulous package of their Rutland mix, Tree Sparrow mix & sunflower hearts.
Friends of Spurn, keep an eye out in the next newsletter for a discount code with them!
Friends of Spurn, keep an eye out in the next newsletter for a discount code with them!
We're closing in on our first £6,000 milestone for the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project.
It’s just the start, but hitting this today would be huge. Please share if you can.
Thank you for all your support so far!
It’s just the start, but hitting this today would be huge. Please share if you can.
Thank you for all your support so far!
If you can support the appeal, or help by sharing it more widely, we would be incredibly grateful.
You can donate here:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20
Please help us give Little Terns at Beacon Ponds the protection they need in 2026.
You can donate here:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20
Please help us give Little Terns at Beacon Ponds the protection they need in 2026.
Donate to Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project, organized by Spurn Bird Obs
Without urgent support, the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project may not be able … Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project
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January 22, 2026 at 12:53 PM
We're closing in on our first £6,000 milestone for the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project.
It’s just the start, but hitting this today would be huge. Please share if you can.
Thank you for all your support so far!
It’s just the start, but hitting this today would be huge. Please share if you can.
Thank you for all your support so far!
🧵 An urgent appeal to protect one of the UK’s most important Little Tern colonies at Beacon Ponds in 2026.
Without funding for professional wardening, the project may not be able to run this season.
⬇️
Without funding for professional wardening, the project may not be able to run this season.
⬇️
January 19, 2026 at 3:52 PM
🧵 An urgent appeal to protect one of the UK’s most important Little Tern colonies at Beacon Ponds in 2026.
Without funding for professional wardening, the project may not be able to run this season.
⬇️
Without funding for professional wardening, the project may not be able to run this season.
⬇️
The Little Terns at Beacon Ponds have made a remarkable recovery, but they need urgent help to thrive in 2026. Your support can fund a professional warden, ensuring these birds are protected from threats. Please share and contribute if you can!
gofund.me/83bf3bdd8
gofund.me/83bf3bdd8
Donate to Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project, organized by Spurn Bird Obs
Without urgent support, the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project may not be able … Spurn Bird Obs needs your support for Save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project
gofund.me
January 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The Little Terns at Beacon Ponds have made a remarkable recovery, but they need urgent help to thrive in 2026. Your support can fund a professional warden, ensuring these birds are protected from threats. Please share and contribute if you can!
gofund.me/83bf3bdd8
gofund.me/83bf3bdd8
Thinking about a quiet winter break by the sea?
Book an overnight stay at Spurn and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor ❄️
Dec–Feb only 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Book an overnight stay at Spurn and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor ❄️
Dec–Feb only 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Thinking about a quiet winter break by the sea?
Book an overnight stay at Spurn and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor ❄️
Dec–Feb only 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Book an overnight stay at Spurn and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor ❄️
Dec–Feb only 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Winter at Spurn hits different ❄️
Stay overnight at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan Site and enjoy 15% off at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
A perfect excuse to book 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Stay overnight at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan Site and enjoy 15% off at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
A perfect excuse to book 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
January 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Winter at Spurn hits different ❄️
Stay overnight at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan Site and enjoy 15% off at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
A perfect excuse to book 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Stay overnight at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan Site and enjoy 15% off at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
A perfect excuse to book 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
🚐❄️ Fancy a winter escape to the wild East Coast?
Overnight guests at Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site & Spurn Bird Observatory get 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor.
Book your stay 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Overnight guests at Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site & Spurn Bird Observatory get 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor.
Book your stay 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
January 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🚐❄️ Fancy a winter escape to the wild East Coast?
Overnight guests at Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site & Spurn Bird Observatory get 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor.
Book your stay 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Overnight guests at Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site & Spurn Bird Observatory get 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor.
Book your stay 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Our second winter work party is underway!
More habitat improvements to Church Field & a second team clearing the net rides in Sykes Field!
Thanks for everyone who has turned out this morning on a brisk morning!
The next work party is 21st February.
Get in touch with us if you want to help out!
More habitat improvements to Church Field & a second team clearing the net rides in Sykes Field!
Thanks for everyone who has turned out this morning on a brisk morning!
The next work party is 21st February.
Get in touch with us if you want to help out!
January 10, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Our second winter work party is underway!
More habitat improvements to Church Field & a second team clearing the net rides in Sykes Field!
Thanks for everyone who has turned out this morning on a brisk morning!
The next work party is 21st February.
Get in touch with us if you want to help out!
More habitat improvements to Church Field & a second team clearing the net rides in Sykes Field!
Thanks for everyone who has turned out this morning on a brisk morning!
The next work party is 21st February.
Get in touch with us if you want to help out!
Crisp air. Big skies. Proper pub food ❄️🍺
Book a winter stay at Spurn and get 15% off at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk away.
Valid Dec–Feb.
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Book a winter stay at Spurn and get 15% off at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk away.
Valid Dec–Feb.
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Crisp air. Big skies. Proper pub food ❄️🍺
Book a winter stay at Spurn and get 15% off at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk away.
Valid Dec–Feb.
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Book a winter stay at Spurn and get 15% off at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk away.
Valid Dec–Feb.
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
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Want to help wildlife this winter? ❄️
Join our Spurn Work Parties — free accommodation, free brunch and great company!
Next dates: Jan, Feb, Mar.
Sign up 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
Join our Spurn Work Parties — free accommodation, free brunch and great company!
Next dates: Jan, Feb, Mar.
Sign up 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
December 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Want to help wildlife this winter? ❄️
Join our Spurn Work Parties — free accommodation, free brunch and great company!
Next dates: Jan, Feb, Mar.
Sign up 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
Join our Spurn Work Parties — free accommodation, free brunch and great company!
Next dates: Jan, Feb, Mar.
Sign up 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
❄️ Want a winter getaway on the East Coast?
Stay at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
Book now 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Stay at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
Book now 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
❄️ Want a winter getaway on the East Coast?
Stay at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
Book now 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Stay at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
Book now 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation
Ring-tail Hen Harrier went through the triangle c10:25
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January 5, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Ring-tail Hen Harrier went through the triangle c10:25
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We need volunteers!
Winter Work Parties are vital for preparing habitats before the breeding season.
Come help us — we’ll even cook you brunch!
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
Winter Work Parties are vital for preparing habitats before the breeding season.
Come help us — we’ll even cook you brunch!
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We need volunteers!
Winter Work Parties are vital for preparing habitats before the breeding season.
Come help us — we’ll even cook you brunch!
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
Winter Work Parties are vital for preparing habitats before the breeding season.
Come help us — we’ll even cook you brunch!
👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/news/join-ou...
A single Waxwing on High Street in Easington
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January 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM
A single Waxwing on High Street in Easington
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Six White-fronted Geese on Easington Straight, just north of the humpback bridge
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January 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Six White-fronted Geese on Easington Straight, just north of the humpback bridge
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Staying with us this winter? Overnight guests at Spurn Bird Observatory receive 15% off all food and drink at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️
A cosy reward after a day exploring Spurn ❄️
A cosy reward after a day exploring Spurn ❄️
December 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Staying with us this winter? Overnight guests at Spurn Bird Observatory receive 15% off all food and drink at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️
A cosy reward after a day exploring Spurn ❄️
A cosy reward after a day exploring Spurn ❄️
42 White-fronted Geese in Well Field and 10 Snow Buntings at Beacon Ponds today
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December 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
42 White-fronted Geese in Well Field and 10 Snow Buntings at Beacon Ponds today
#spurnbirds
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#spurnbirds
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December 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
❄️ Winter Guest Perk
If you’re staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter, enjoy 15% off food and drink at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk from the hostel.
Available to all overnight guests from December to February 🍽️🍻
If you’re staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter, enjoy 15% off food and drink at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk from the hostel.
Available to all overnight guests from December to February 🍽️🍻
December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
❄️ Winter Guest Perk
If you’re staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter, enjoy 15% off food and drink at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk from the hostel.
Available to all overnight guests from December to February 🍽️🍻
If you’re staying at Spurn Bird Observatory this winter, enjoy 15% off food and drink at the Crown & Anchor — just a short walk from the hostel.
Available to all overnight guests from December to February 🍽️🍻
Siberian Chiffchaff in ditch by bluebell and 3 Barnacle Geese in the triangle
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December 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Siberian Chiffchaff in ditch by bluebell and 3 Barnacle Geese in the triangle
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9 Tundra Bean Geese and 6 Russian White-fronts on Easington Straight
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December 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
9 Tundra Bean Geese and 6 Russian White-fronts on Easington Straight
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