Flamborough Bird Observatory (FBO) is one of only twenty accredited 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 Sewerby on the south.
FBO is also involved in creating and maintaining habitats for wildlife, and promoting conservation in the local community. Our annual events include a Seawatching Festival over a long weekend in late August and a nine-day ‘Migweek’ in mid-October.
The headland won the accolade of being the birdwatching site of the year by ‘Site of the Year’ title, in Birdwatch magazine’s Birders’ Choice Awards for 2021 and again after a stellar year in 2024. It is a testament to the work on the headland, together with our partners at Bempton Cliffs RSPB, in relation to conservation, public engagement and not least the field work of those who monitor bird populations and provide daily bird news updates.
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!
Contacts
For all general enquiries, please email: info@flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
For records of birds and other wildlife, please email: fborecords@hotmail.com
Main Contacts
Chair – Craig Thomas – craigcthomas@yahoo.co.uk
Recorder – Rob Little – rob.little@flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
Ringing Team – ringing@flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
Friends of FBO – Tony Hood – tony.hood@flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
Trustees:
Craig Thomas
Rob Little
John McLoughlin
Registered Office:
138 Quay Road, Bridlington, England, YO16 4JB
