Spurn Bird Observatory Sightings 2026

With so many birders covering the Spurn area it is always helpful for us to get as many records submitted to us as possible. Please try to send in sightings on the same day so we can get them added to the log.
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Thursday, 01 January 2026
overcast and cold with a stiff F5 north west wind. Watches 0730-0945.
The year got off to a great start with a Waxwing in Easington along Humberside lane while 5 Russian White-fronted Geese remained in the area along with a blogging Hen Harrier. Also present were the 22 Whooper Swans along Easington straight amd totals of 6 Shovelers, 353 Wigeon and 165 Teal nearby.
Over the sea 114 Pink-footed Geese flew north and a Shag flew south.
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