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Birding at Spurn today? Cold drinks available along with all the latest sightings, SBOT merchandise and MigFest '25 tickets at the Info Hub. Open until 4pm.

Birding at Spurn today? Cold drinks available along with all the latest sightings, SBOT merchandise and MigFest '25 tickets at the Info Hub. Open until 4pm.
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Birding isn’t just binoculars & checklists. It’s passion, excitement & discovery β€” and we want to see yours! Apply now for the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Comp πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: 20 July πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/MGSYB_2025

Birding isn’t just binoculars & checklists.
It’s passion, excitement & discovery β€” and we want to see yours!
Apply now for the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Comp
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: 20 July
πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/MGSYB_2025
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Lots of movement around the Spurn area today including well over 1000 Swifts heading south, Bee-eater, Spotted Redshank and 2 Roseate Terns, so it's a good day to catch up with sightings at the Info Hub, open until 4pm with SBOT merch, MigFest '25 tickets and cold drinks.

Lots of movement around the Spurn area today including well over 1000 Swifts heading south, Bee-eater, Spotted Redshank and 2 Roseate Terns, so it's a good day to catch up with sightings at the Info Hub, open until 4pm with SBOT merch, MigFest '25 tickets and cold drinks.
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Looking for a wild family weekend? πŸ¦… Birds πŸ‘£ Walks πŸ“š Workshops 🎟️ And under-18s go FREE at #MigFest 2025! πŸ“ Spurn, 12–14 Sept More info + tickets: bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks

Looking for a wild family weekend?
πŸ¦… Birds
πŸ‘£ Walks
πŸ“š Workshops
🎟️ And under-18s go FREE at #MigFest 2025!
πŸ“ Spurn, 12–14 Sept
More info + tickets: bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks
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🚨 Peak Swift season is here! Thousands of swifts blast past Spurn at breakneck speed πŸ¦πŸ’¨ Stay at the Obs & catch the action from your doorstep! 🌱 Green travel discounts available πŸ“ Check rates: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation/

🚨 Peak Swift season is here! 

Thousands of swifts blast past Spurn at breakneck speed πŸ¦πŸ’¨

Stay at the Obs & catch the action from your doorstep!

🌱 Green travel discounts available

πŸ“ Check rates: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/accommodation/
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The SBOT info hub is open until 4pm this afternoon with all the latest sightings, SBOT merch, a huge assortment of books, MigFest '25 tickets and cold drinks. Lots of movement across the area today so it's a good day to stop by!

The SBOT info hub is open until 4pm this afternoon with all the latest sightings, SBOT merch, a huge assortment of books, MigFest '25 tickets and cold drinks. Lots of movement across the area today so it's a good day to stop by!
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The SBOT info hub is open again until 4pm this afternoon, with cold refreshments, SBOT merchandise, a huge range of books, MigFest '25 tickets and all the latest sightings as usual. Drop by and say hi!

The SBOT info hub is open again until 4pm this afternoon, with cold refreshments, SBOT merchandise, a huge range of books, MigFest '25 tickets and all the latest sightings as usual. Drop by and say hi!
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Ahead of his Friday night talk at #MigFest2025, Richard Crossley shares what makes Spurn so special, why migration still stops him in his tracks, and why MigFest is unlike any other birding weekend πŸ—“οΈ 12–14 September 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks BTO

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Amira shares what #MigFest means to her as a young birder β€” from youth-led walks and ringing demos to connecting with people who share the same passion for birds. MigFest is a weekend where young voices matter. πŸ—“οΈ 12–14 September 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks @BTO_YOUTH

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With over 1000 Swifts so far and a Bee-eater heading south, it's a good day to catch up with the latest sightings at the SBOT Info Hub, open to 4pm with SBOT merch, MigFest '25 tickets, cold drinks and more! πŸ“· Bee-eater by Harry Appleyard.

With over 1000 Swifts so far and a Bee-eater heading south, it's a good day to catch up with the latest sightings at the SBOT Info Hub, open to 4pm with SBOT merch, MigFest '25 tickets, cold drinks and more!

πŸ“· Bee-eater by Harry Appleyard.
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We're at Global Birdfair all weekend! Come and say hello β€” you’ll find us in the Nightingale Marquee, Stand 45. Whether you're a long-time supporter or just curious about Spurn, we'd love to chat. #GlobalBirdfair

We're at Global Birdfair all weekend!

Come and say hello β€” you’ll find us in the Nightingale Marquee, Stand 45.
Whether you're a long-time supporter or just curious about Spurn, we'd love to chat. 

#GlobalBirdfair
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GLOBAL BIRDFAIR 2025 IS OPEN! And we're here all weekend. Drop in and see us in the Nightingale marquee, on stand 45. We have LOADS of information, games, quizzes, merchandise. Even sign up as a volunteer! Robbie, Harry & Sarah are on the stand now.

GLOBAL BIRDFAIR 2025 IS OPEN!

And we're here all weekend. Drop in and see us in the Nightingale marquee, on stand 45. We have LOADS of information, games, quizzes, merchandise. Even sign up as a volunteer!

Robbie, Harry & Sarah are on the stand now.
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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.

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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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!

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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🚨 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.

🚨 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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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.

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.