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Autumn Ringing Demonstrations 2024

Autumn Ringing Demonstrations 2024 08:00 – 11:00 – Every Wednesday and Saturday from 24th August – 12th October in SBOT’s Church Field. Free to attend.

We’ll hopefully show you migrant birds up close during the ringing process. Learn all about why we ring birds, how we do it and where ringing shows us these birds are going to and coming from. Just turn up in Church Field, and Paul Collins our Warden will be present outside the green ringing lab, ready to hopefully show you birds up close! Enjoy learning more about the wonderful birds all around you. Donations welcomed to help support our work.

Autumn Guided Walks

Join our seasoned birders as they unravel the secrets of bird migration, sharing their in-depth knowledge and insights. Seek out and be shown the best birds around the Spurn Bird Observatory recording area, covering most of the popular locations within a mile of the Observatory building.

The walks start from the Bird Observatory hostel in Kilnsea (between Driftwood Caravan Site and Crown & Anchor Pub) and will cover the Triangle, Canal, Warren, Corner Field, Sykes Field, and Church Field (approx. 2.5 miles). During high tide, the route will include Kilnsea Wetlands and Long Bank Marsh, Beacon Ponds, Beacon Lane, Corner Field, and Sykes Field (approx. 3 miles).

Weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to see bird ringing in Church Field as well.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

To book your place, email info@spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk.

Meet at the Spurn Bird Observatory hostel on Kilnsea Road (HU12 0UB) between Driftwood Caravan Site and Crown & Anchor Pub 10 minutes before the start time.

Tuesday walks start at 09:00.
Saturday & Sunday walks up to 3rd November start at 10:30.
£10 per Friend of Spurn member, £15 for non-members.
Use the Spurn Explorer Bus service to receive a 20% discount.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing (the weather can change very quickly!).
Bring something to eat and/or drink.

Both routes are relatively flat but are on uneven surfaces, so sturdy footwear is necessary. There are public toilets located at Blue Bell car park and YWT Discovery Centre, but there are no facilities north of the hostel.

The guide will wait a maximum of 5 minutes after the start time before setting off with the group, so please arrive in plenty of time to avoid delaying the group.

GUIDED WALK DATES

August