A message from SBOT chairman

The migration festival starts tomorrow night and there is currently a lot of excitement around Spurn.

05 September 2013

I’d like to take the opportunity to welcome everyone who attends and hope you all have a fantastic time, it looks like the weather could be on our side bringing some good birds.

Ian Smith
SBOT chairman

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Spurn 2025 Calendar

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