Join FBO for the Seabird Festival next weekend to celebrate the iconic breeding birds of the headland. Open Seawatch observatory and expert evening guided walks, it’s not to be missed!
Jo Hood
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Birder, ringer, crazy bug lady, photographer, FBO treasurer. Views all my own.
Our wild bird crop is starting to burst into life. Huge thanks to @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social for paying for the seed to enable us to provide food for wildlife this next winter.
Sold out !! This event is now fully booked.
Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 7mo agoA special event- Richard Baines will be delivering a talk on his acclaimed book “The Rarity Garden” with an auction of original art from the book by artist Ben Green. Don’t miss out, reserve your place by following the link flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/rarit...
FBO is hosting a talk by Richard Baines on February the 15th on his excellent book ’The Rarity Garden’. Book artist Ben Green has generously donated original artwork from the book for auction to raise funds for FBO. Please follow the link for details flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/rarit...
The Rarity Garden - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Join us for a very special afternoon at The Living Seas Centre, South Sea Road, Flamborough, Sunday, 15 February 2026, 2pm – 5pm. Free Entry • Seats are limited, booking is essential. To book, please ...
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Dusky Warbler again at South Landing between picnic site and the whale bridge. Please park at the car park not on south sea road as this may impede access to the lifeboat station @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 9mo agoChristmas is approaching so why not treat yourself to some FBO merchandise. To ensure delivery please email before the 5th of November, details and catalogue in link below 👇 flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/shop/
Again @flamboroughbird.bsky.social triumph with todays #Migweek ringing session. Perhaps the 5th year we have returned, at my eldests request (which alone speaks volumes). Huge thanks to everyone involved. Seeing all ages & levels of interest genuinely engaged is heatwarming. Ringed under licence.
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Migweek events for Thursday the 16th Ringing demonstration at the Living Seas Centre, South Landing from 8am-12pm. The guided migration walk (for those booked on it) is at Flamborough, please meet in the lighthouse car park, starts at 10am. Vismigging will be at Hunmanby Gap from 7.30am.
#Migweek events for Tuesday the 14th Ringing demonstration at the Living Seas Centre, South Landing from 8am-12pm. The guided migration walk (for those booked on it) will start from the lighthouse car park at 10am. Vismigging will be from Bridlington links car park from 7.30am.
Today was what #Migweek is about- migration. 6100 Redwing made landfall with 560 Fieldfare, 675 Blackbird, 80 Brambling, Red-breasted Flycatcher and 7 Yellow-browed Warbler while a record count of Barnacle Geese flew over. Full details here- flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/13...
13th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
That’s better …. passerines arrived in numbers as high pressure nudged further east into the North Sea. There was thick mist and light drizzle at first light and a heavy overcast for the majority of d...
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Tomorrow evenings talk is by FBO chair @craigcthomas1.bsky.social with “Headland Highlights-an alpine melody “ looking back at the many fantastic birds that have graced the headland this year so far. A few places still available, follow the link to book flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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The FBO migration station will be open 9am-1pm in the Living Seas Centre, South Landing. The evening talk by Mark Pearson (now fully booked) at the Living Seas Centre, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Sadly the vismigging is cancelled tomorrow. flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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Attention,Attention Migweek starts tomorrow!! Events taking place- The ringing demonstrations are going ahead at RSPB Bempton and South Landing, both 8am-12pm. The guided walk for those booked on it is going ahead (meet at the lighthouse for 10am start).
What more can be said- White-throated Needletail performed superbly late evening at RSPB Bempton, also Barred Warbler and Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing, 2 Cetti’s Warbler and 11 Whooper Swans. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/8t...
8th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Light winds, sunny intervals and a high of 16 degrees C – benign conditions that didn’t raise expectation. However, it is October when the headland’s birding can deliver in spades … … when news broke ...
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Mental!!!!! White-throated Needletail phone video!!! @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding
Migweek is less than two weeks away !! Follow the link to book events, please note that only the walks and talks require booking flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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Been great fun visiting @flamboroughbird.bsky.social last week, and am super excited to be back in a few days! Awesome start to the project with 4 birds sampled in the last 4 days, we're hoping to use #genomic data derived from feather samples to see where these enigmatic birds come from ☺️
Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10mo agoWe’ve been delighted to host @joewynnbirds.bsky.social this week at FBO as part of the Trans-Siberian genoscape project tracing geographic origins of vagrant birds with 3 Yellow-browed Warbler sampled.
Another stunning Yellow-browed Warbler sampled for @joewynnbirds.bsky.social Trans-Siberian genoscape project today at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social caught & ringed under license from @btobirds.bsky.social #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
We’ve been delighted to host @joewynnbirds.bsky.social this week at FBO as part of the Trans-Siberian genoscape project tracing geographic origins of vagrant birds with 3 Yellow-browed Warbler sampled.
Our chair @craigcthomas1.bsky.social in this month’s birdwatch magazine writing about east coast autumn birding
Karen Thomas@karenpthomas71.bsky.social · 10mo agoFeeling proud! My husband’s (@craigcthomas1.bsky.social) latest article on East Coast birding is featured in the newest edition of *Birdwatch* magazine. If you’re into migration hotspots, coastal sightings, or just love a good read about our feathered friends, this one’s for you. ❤️
New migweek event added! An evening of mothing with Keith Clarkson and Allan Rodda. Due to the nature of the event, the date will be announced at short notice during migweek when there will be conducive conditions for mothing. See link for details flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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A gem of an early autumn day with a flyover Pacific Golden Plover at RSPB Bempton , 2 Greenish Warbler, Spotted Crake, Wood Sandpiper with Pied & Spotted Flycatchers, Whinchats, Redstarts , Goldcrests plus much more Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/8t...
8th September 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Another warm, sunny day with a light south-westerly and a maximum temperature of 21°C. Highlights from both morning and evening seawatches included 317 Teal, a Whimbrel, a Black Tern, 244 Common Terns...
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