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Kilnsea, England
Joined March 2011
The SBOT Info Hub is open again this weekend from 12-4pm! With all the latest sightings, SBOT merchandise and publications, why not stop by and have a look? Guided walks are also happening this weekend, perfect for anyone hoping to see/find some rare birds! #spurnbirds
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The SBOT Info Hub is open again this weekend from 12-4pm! With all the latest sightings, SBOT merchandise and publications, why not stop by and have a look? Guided walks are also happening this weekend, perfect for anyone hoping to see/find some rare birds!
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Subsides for food & free accommodation is provided. Work does pause briefly for rare birds, so now is a prime time to volunteer with us! Who knows what you'll find during morning monitoring or see during a break from afternoon tasks! Contact us for more info! 📷Thomas Willoughby
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We are looking for a short-term residential volunteer to join the team from the 2nd to 19th October (+/-2 days). Tasks include morning bird monitoring (Point Counts / Visible Migration watches) and afternoon maintenance tasks (habitat/estate work)⬇️
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The new Friends of Spurn membership cards have arrived and are available to collect from the Information Hub between 12pm and 4pm this Saturday or Sunday, or call at Kew Villa outside of those times
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The SBOT Info Hub is open again this weekend from 12-4pm! With all the latest sightings, SBOT merchandise and publications, why not stop by and have a look? Guided walks are also happening this weekend, perfect for anyone hoping to see/find some rare birds! Why not come along?
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Visiting Spurn this autumn? Please keep us upto date with your sightings using hashtag #spurnbirds
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🌿 Great news! We’ve received funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for our MigFest & Beyond project — new facilities, a bird hide, marquees, signage & Nature Hub upgrades for visitors, volunteers & wildlife at Spurn. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/vhAyQVT7BH
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Big arrival of migrants this morning, including plenty Pied Flycatchers, Whinchats and our 1st Wryneck of the season. Catch up with all the latest sightings at our Info Hub, open 12 to 4pm today, still with plenty of tickets for our MigFest '25 prize draw!
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Come and catch up with all the latest sightings at the SBOT Info Hub, open until 4pm this afternoon. Also with plenty of our new exclusive "Swift!" Shirts, publications and pre-owned bird book sale. Hope to see you here!
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For anyone attending #Migfest2025 this year I will be holding mu usual photography workshops. Not just about taking pictures, there is a big focus on making the most of your trip to Spurn. More details are on the blog https://t.co/gxoNiJWMLi
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Start your journey into birding and wildlife watching on our new Spurn Residential Retreats! Last chance to book upcoming dates - 29th to 31st August and 5th to 7th September inclusively. More info and booking on our website, https://t.co/xabIeBGYT9.
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Our new "Swift!" T-shirts are now available in adult and children sizes along with a wide range of other SBOT merchandise from our Info Hub, open 12 to 4pm this afternoon.
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🚨 MIGFEST 2025 IS SOLD OUT! 🚨 Huge thanks to everyone who’s grabbed a ticket! 🎟️ Already got your entry ticket? You can still book camping, lectures, BBQ & masterclasses via the shop. ⚠️ Please note: These add-ons are only available to ticketholders.
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LAST CHANCE for under 16s to enter the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Competition. Entries must be in by midnight tonight, 20th July. @_BTO
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Birding isn’t just binoculars & checklists. It’s passion, excitement & discovery — and we want to see yours! Apply now for the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Comp 🗓️ Deadline: 20 July 👉 https://t.co/euyCJcIoIu
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Tim Jones will be speaking on stage in the Curlew Lecture Marquee at 09.30, about the magic of Spurn. He'll then be on the stand from 11am. Make sure you get to the Curlew Lecture Marquee in time!
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We're at Global Birdfair all weekend, and Tim Jones will be on stage twice this weekend! See him talk about the Magic of Spurn at 09.30 on Saturday morning, and then about MigFest on Sunday at 13:30, both in the Curlew Lecture Marquee.
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Paul & Georgia join Robbie on the stand until 3pm.
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Eva joins Harry and Sarah to bring day one to a close. They are on the stand until 5pm
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