Birder. Easington/Spurn Loves the 🏴 Solway #BirdTrack Gooner #AFC.
Easington, N. Humberside
Joined June 2012
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I haven’t posted on this site for a while, just a few retweets for the good folk of Spurn, etc. Twitter was a great platform, ‘X’ isn’t, so I’m closing this account soon.
Like a lot of birders, I’m now over on Bluesky. It’s a nicer place at the moment, so why not give it a try?
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Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
Schipper's Field looking inviting this morning. Our fantastic residential volunteers and local supporters have been planting some trees in recent weeks, and of course, Friends of Spurn are welcome to access the site and see progress via the mown footpath. Enjoy! 🌿
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New Year, New You? 🐦
Spend this Spring volunteering at one of the UK’s top bird observatories! We're looking for up to 4 residential volunteers to help with surveys, habitat management, and visitor engagement.
Apply now & make a difference!
➡️ buff.ly/3ZVFvbQ
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
Check out the end of year summary on the sightings page. A year in which Waders dominated our rarity headlines #spurnbirds spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/s…
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We are thrilled that our vice-chair Rob Adams has been recognised in the Kings New Years Honours List in recognition of his contributions to SBO & the local community.
Congratulations Rob, very well deserved!
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ALT Rob Adams
ALT Rob presenting to crowds during Spurn Migration Festival 2024. Sarah Harris.
ALT On the observatory stand at Spurn Migration Festival alongside observatory Manager, Robbie Hunton, and local volunteer, Eva Finney. Sarah Harris.
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
We're looking for up to 4 residential volunteers to join us in the spring!
🛏️ Free accommodation
🚌 Reasonable food & travel expenses
🪚 Gain experience with habitat management
🦆 Conduct surveys
📆 Apply by 23:59 on 26th January 2025
More info here ▶️ buff.ly/3ZVFvbQ
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
Asian Dowitcher - one of the key birds to see in Mongolia - moves like a sewing machine when feeding. May 2021.
Just do it.
We have 2 spaces available on our birding tour from May 22nd to June 6th, 2025. A good chance to see Black-billed Capercaillie like this. wildlifetoursmongolia.com/pr…
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Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
Don’t forget we are on other media platforms too bsky.app/profile/flamborough…
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
Want a 2025 calendar with some stunning artwork from 10 of the best bird artists out there? Check out our calendar that helps us raise vital funds to continue to do what we do, in ever challenging times for small charities! spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/n…
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
For those who are switching to @bluesky you can find us on there too! You can still keep up to date with all things going on at Spurn over there and also on @instagram
Do give us a follow on both platforms if you haven’t already!
@spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
📣SHORT NOTICE AVAILABILITY IN THE OBS 📣
Due to a late cancellation, the Little Room (private downstairs room) has come available for the next 3 nights (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Minimum stay is 2 nights, bedding and towels included.
More info here spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/a…
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
If you come birding in October at Spurn please send in your valuable records to the observatory for use in the daily log. If you wish to stay at the Observatory, and be a part of the awesome autumn we are currently having, get in touch via our website: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
📣The Kew Villa Viewing Area is reopen to Friends of Spurn members📣
Non members can purchase a day pass to access ALL observatory land for only £3 per person (per day) but why not join as a Friend of Spurn and help support the work we do to create and maintain areas like this
Not keen on BOtC shots, but as the card failed just after the female Pallid Harrier went through 6/9, it’ll have to do. Red-backed Shrike a #Migfest24 loiterer still in the week, Spotshank on wetlands and a showy female Redstart around the Canal this morning still #spurnbirds
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Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
Breathtaking views of this stunning juvenile Honey Buzzard that toured Dungeness Point this morning. I couldn't have asked for closer views unless it decided to land on my head!
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
We’re still recovering from an absolutely EPIC #Migfest24 weekend, but to help you get over the post Migfest blues, save the date (and book your accommodation) for #Migfest25
FRIDAY 12th September
SATURDAY 13th September
SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
Ticket and event info in 2025
Colin Bushell 🇪🇺🪶📻⚽️🚲 retweeted
We’re super excited for #Migfest24 this weekend, everything coming together nicely, marquee is up and there are plenty of birds around for everyone to enjoy! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow onwards @_BTO
Twitched a Honey Buzzard over Easington Straight this morning, but the day kept on improving closer to home with Greenish Warbler, Wryneck, Red-backed Shrike and a selection of commoner migrants around the gas terminal #spurnbirds
