The British Ornithological Union Summer Placement Scheme

01 October 2025

Are you an undergraduate student with an interest in birds and research? The British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) Summer Placement Scheme offers funding to help students carry out short ornithological research projects during the summer.

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MigFest 2025: Passage and Passion

24 September 2025

You could hardly turn a head at MigFest 2025 without spotting a Willow Warbler, hearing a fly-over Meadow Pipit, or seeing a young birder – each blending into the weekend’s ambiance, yet unmistakably standing out as a brilliant sight.

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Great news from Spurn Bird Observatory!

30 August 2025

We’re really pleased to share that we’ve been awarded funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

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