The area surrounding Flamborough is renowned for having the largest mainland seabird colony in Britain, a reputation for having top drawer seawatching and not least it is a fantastic place to witness bird migration and see small birds such as thrushes, warblers and chats making landfall after crossing the North Sea.
Flamborough Bird Observatory is one of only twenty bird observatories located at key migration hotspots in Britain and Ireland. It is run by a team of dedicated enthusiastic volunteers whose aims include studying bird populations and and recording migration. The Observatory’s recording area encompasses the village of Flamborough and the neighbouring settlements of Bempton, Buckton and Speeton. In addition, the Observatory is also involved in creating and maintaining habitats for wildlife, and promoting conservation in the local community.
As a registered charity, the Observatory’s work is reliant upon the help and goodwill of our Friends and volunteers. If you would like to support us, please become a Friend of Flamborough Bird Observatory. You can join online and become a Friend in seconds by completing the forms for your personal details and payment here!
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18th January 2022
The weather consisted of sunny intervals, a light south-west wind and temperatures peaking at six degrees C. Most attention was focused on the cliff top fields at Buckton that hosted…
17th January 2022
A sunny day, with a light westerly wind and temperatures reaching a mild nine degrees C. A Tundra Bean Goose flew north-east over South Landing early morning. Thornwick Pools/North Marsh…
16th January 2022
The weather consisted of relatively light westerly winds, sporadic sunny intervals and temperatures that reached seven degrees C. There was evidence of several species of wildfowl on the move, headlined…
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