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Young Bird Observatory Visitors Grant

13 February 2026

Are you a young birder keen to gain hands-on experience at a Bird Observatory? The Young Bird Observatory Visitors (YBOV) Grant, supported by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), helps young people access fieldwork opportunities at Bird Observatories across the UK.

Our New Toilet & Shower Block Is Now Open!

11 February 2026

We’re delighted to announce that the brand new toilet and shower block at Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site is now fully open and ready to welcome guests.

Bird Observatories Council Meeting - 2026

10 February 2026

Sarah, Rob and Harry attended the annual Bird Observatories Council meeting at BTO headquarters, The Nunnery, in Thetford. Following a packed programme of presentations and discussion, here’s what Harry took away from the weekend.

We're hiring 2 seasonal Little Tern Assistant Wardens to join the team in 2026

02 February 2026

We are seeking two committed individuals to assist with the day-to-day protection and monitoring of the Little Tern colony at Beacon Ponds. The role supports the Head Little Tern Warden in delivering effective wardening and safeguarding Little Terns and other beach-nesting species throughout the breeding season.

We're hiring - Head Little Tern Warden

02 February 2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed individual to lead the protection and monitoring of the Little Tern colony at Beacon Ponds. This is a lead role with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Little Tern protection programme, safeguarding this key breeding species alongside other beach-nesting shorebirds.

£94,000 National Lottery grant secures future of Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project

30 January 2026

The Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project has secured £94,000 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, safeguarding the future of one of the UK’s most successful Little Tern colonies and ensuring continued protection through the 2026 to 2028 breeding seasons.

Urgent appeal launched to save the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project in 2026

19 January 2026

This page contains the full press release for the Beacon Ponds Little Tern Project 2026 crowdfunding appeal. To support the appeal directly, please visit: https://gofund.me/31d302f20

Winter Treat for Our Guests: 15% Off at the Crown & Anchor

24 December 2025

We’re delighted to share a special winter offer exclusively for Spurn Bird Observatory hostel guests staying with us between December and February in both 2025/26 and 2026/27.

Winter Work Parties – cold weather, warm fuzzy feeling inside

16 December 2025

We kicked off our first Winter Work Party of the 2025/26 season this weekend. An intrepid crew braved the cold and wet, soon discovering that nothing warms you up quite like habitat management work!