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Applications Open for the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Competition 2026

04 June 2026

Are you aged 16 or under (or know someone who is) and passionate about birding? The Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Competition is back for 2026, celebrating young talent, enthusiasm and birding skill as part of the Spurn Migration Festival (MigFest) – something the competition's creator, Martin Garner, was deeply passionate about.

Migfest 2026 Tickets Now on Sale

24 April 2026

We are delighted to announce that tickets for Migfest 2026 are now on sale.

Spurn Explorer Bus Times

20 April 2026

We're delighted to confirm that the Spurn Explorer bus service has started up again, and like last year, you can now get to Kilnsea using public transport at the weekend!

New Viewing Hide Opens at Beacon Ponds

15 April 2026

We’re pleased to announce that a new viewing hide at Beacon Ponds is now complete and open to visitors.

New optics for Spurn’s guided walks

15 April 2026

We’re really pleased to be working with Swarovski Optik this season, who will be providing a pair of their new CL Companion binoculars for use on our guided walks at Spurn.

Spurn Residential Retreats 2026

23 March 2026

Our weekend retreats are back for 2026!

Conservation Intern (12-month placement)

19 March 2026

Join us for a full year at Spurn Bird Observatory. Our 12-month Conservation Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in bird monitoring, conservation and observatory life at one of the UK’s leading migration hotspots.

Residential Summer Volunteers

17 March 2026

Spend the summer protecting one of the UK’s rarest seabirds. We’re looking for a Summer Residential Volunteer to help monitor and protect the Little Tern colony at Spurn.

Spring Guided Walks

13 March 2026

Join us for a relaxed guided walk around the Triangle this spring and discover one of Britain’s most exciting migration hotspots. Led by Spurn Bird Observatory staff and volunteers, these walks offer a great chance to explore the area, learn about migration, and look for birds and other wildlife along the way.