Flamborough Headland is renowned for having the largest mainland seabird colony in Britain, a reputation for 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.

Black-browed Albatross, Bempton Cliffs (Andy Hood)

Flamborough Bird Observatory (FBO) 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.  FBO’s recording area is broadly the same as the Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast and encompasses the whole area east of Danes Dyke including the village of Flamborough and also, west of Danes Dyke, the neighbouring settlements of Bempton, Buckton and Speeton on the north side of the headland and and Marton and Sewerby on the south. 

FBO is also involved in creating and maintaining habitats for wildlife, and promoting conservation in the local community.

As a registered charity, FBO’s work is wholly 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 in seconds by registering your personal details and payment here!

Events

  • Migweek 2024
    Saturday 12th – Sunday 20th October 2024Events Programme Every day:Ringing demonstration Flamborough 8am-12pm at the Living Seas Centre – Come and meet FBO’s ringing team, see…

Daily Summaries

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  • 3rd October 2024
    Out with the old, in with the new. A changeover day, with no sign of the Pale-legged Leaf Warbler although new arrivals included a Daurian Shrike at RSPB…
  • 2nd October 2024
    The fantastic birding spell continued during a relatively cloudy day with some sunny intervals, a moderate north-north-east wind and high of 13 degrees C. The Pale-legged…
  • 1st October 2024
    Overcast throughout, with strong northerly winds, driving rain and temperatures no higher than 13 degrees C. Seawatch highlights included two dark-bellied Brent Geese, nine pale-bellied Brent…
  • 30th September 2024
    Overcast throughout, with rain setting in during the morning, a moderate easterly wind and high of 13 degrees C. A juvenile Long-tailed Skua flew north during…