Category Archives: Spurn Guided Events

Bee-eaters, Golden Oriole, Nightjar

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

and friends. 17th May. Spurn. Early morning didn’t look too promising. Conditions rather still. However this is Spurn! The Golden Oriole was still present just along from our caravan. I had flushed it in a magic moment the previous evening. Beautiful low sun, heading off on … Continue reading →

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View from the Top

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

of the Old Spurn Lighthouse Thanks to Andy Gibson and the YWT we went up to the top of the Old Lighthouse, near the end of the Spurn Peninsula last weekend. Check out the view. It’s really a very different perspective having a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the place. What … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Spectacle on Discovery Day

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Visible Migration Extravaganza When I plan for dates for guiding events, of course I never really know what might actually happen on the day. Only vague predictions based on time of year, weather patterns etc. Had a great time over the weekend of 10th/11th September on 4 hour ‘tasters’, and was expecting similar stuff … Continue reading →

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Choice of 3

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Opportunities to Discover more… 3 Dates. Bookings being taken now! The September 3 Day Special is already fully booked. However there are 3 part day or full day experiences in late August/ September. Which one suits you? Saturday 27th August is a ‘Discovery Day’. An excellent time of … Continue reading →

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Guided Birdwatching Tours

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Birding: Frontiers style! August, September and October 2011. Come join in the fun and adventure! Plenty of choice! Do it your way. Everything from a 4 hour ‘taster’ to full week of rare bird hunting. All levels of experience catered for. All kinds of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Guided Events at Spurn

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Following a very successful event this May the following 3 day guided events are in association with Spurn Bird Observatory:  19th, 20th, 21st July (Tuesday to Thursday)  Rough Guide: Focusing on large number of returning waders (often considerable variety of species on visible … Continue reading →

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Sneaky Spoonbill

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

Day 3 of the Spurn Spring Special Thursday 26th May Final Comments on the 3 day Guided Birding at Spurn are best left to our guests: “Hi Martin,  What can I say?  Absolutely loved it!!!!  It was a real pleasure; I acquired so much … Continue reading →

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My Best Views Ever!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Day Two of the Spurn Spring Special: 25th May- a SUPERB DAY! Best Views ever? Read on… After the first day bonanza- they were keen. I thought my suggestion of a 5:30 am start might meet with some disapproval. Not at all! So visible migration began at the … Continue reading →

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Report on Spurn Spring Special

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Day One: Tuesday 24th May While the breakfast was planned for 9:30am. a couple of guests arrived the previous evening. Andy R did great job of meeting and greeting, took them out for a walk to Beacon Ponds and promptly found a stunning Red-necked Phalarope! The next morning some began with visible migration at the … Continue reading →

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