Migweek day 1 Seawatching drew Cory’s Shearwater, 2 Long-tailed Skua and 100 Little Gull.
10 Whooper Swans and 6 Barnacle Geese logged, 7 Yellow-browed Warbler, Shorelark, 90 Redwing and a Pied Flycatcher.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/10...
10 Whooper Swans and 6 Barnacle Geese logged, 7 Yellow-browed Warbler, Shorelark, 90 Redwing and a Pied Flycatcher.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/10...
10th October 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Migweek began with sunshine throughout, strong westerly winds and a high of 15 degrees C. The morning seawatch was rewarded with a Cory’s Shearwater lingering close inshore late morning, two juvenile ...
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October 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Migweek day 1 Seawatching drew Cory’s Shearwater, 2 Long-tailed Skua and 100 Little Gull.
10 Whooper Swans and 6 Barnacle Geese logged, 7 Yellow-browed Warbler, Shorelark, 90 Redwing and a Pied Flycatcher.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/10...
10 Whooper Swans and 6 Barnacle Geese logged, 7 Yellow-browed Warbler, Shorelark, 90 Redwing and a Pied Flycatcher.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/10...
The first talk of Migweek gets underway with @craigcthomas1.bsky.social
On Flamborough 2026: the what,the when & the why
On Flamborough 2026: the what,the when & the why
October 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The first talk of Migweek gets underway with @craigcthomas1.bsky.social
On Flamborough 2026: the what,the when & the why
On Flamborough 2026: the what,the when & the why
Migweek update
Sunday events
Ringing is taking place at South Landing and RSPB Bempton.
The guided walk for those booked is going ahead at RSPB Bempton at 8am.
Sadly vismigging is cancelled again tomorrow.
The migration station will be open 9am-1pm at the living seas centre, South Landing.
Sunday events
Ringing is taking place at South Landing and RSPB Bempton.
The guided walk for those booked is going ahead at RSPB Bempton at 8am.
Sadly vismigging is cancelled again tomorrow.
The migration station will be open 9am-1pm at the living seas centre, South Landing.
October 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Migweek update
Sunday events
Ringing is taking place at South Landing and RSPB Bempton.
The guided walk for those booked is going ahead at RSPB Bempton at 8am.
Sadly vismigging is cancelled again tomorrow.
The migration station will be open 9am-1pm at the living seas centre, South Landing.
Sunday events
Ringing is taking place at South Landing and RSPB Bempton.
The guided walk for those booked is going ahead at RSPB Bempton at 8am.
Sadly vismigging is cancelled again tomorrow.
The migration station will be open 9am-1pm at the living seas centre, South Landing.
Nice to be back at Flamborough for migweek 2026. Meeting up with friends.
October 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Nice to be back at Flamborough for migweek 2026. Meeting up with friends.
Yellow-browed Warbler on Thornwick haven campsite #migweek
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October 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Yellow-browed Warbler on Thornwick haven campsite #migweek
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Migweek day 1
Nets are going up at South Landing, if visiting the ringing please park in the pay and display car park not along the road verges as it’s a £50 fine if you do and may block access to the lifeboat station in an emergency.
Nets are going up at South Landing, if visiting the ringing please park in the pay and display car park not along the road verges as it’s a £50 fine if you do and may block access to the lifeboat station in an emergency.
October 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Migweek day 1
Nets are going up at South Landing, if visiting the ringing please park in the pay and display car park not along the road verges as it’s a £50 fine if you do and may block access to the lifeboat station in an emergency.
Nets are going up at South Landing, if visiting the ringing please park in the pay and display car park not along the road verges as it’s a £50 fine if you do and may block access to the lifeboat station in an emergency.
Fingers crossed for a great migweek.
October 10, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Fingers crossed for a great migweek.
Migweek update
Ringing is going ahead at South Landing this morning with reduced numbers of nets but may finish earlier than 12pm if wind increases
Ringing is going ahead at South Landing this morning with reduced numbers of nets but may finish earlier than 12pm if wind increases
October 10, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Migweek update
Ringing is going ahead at South Landing this morning with reduced numbers of nets but may finish earlier than 12pm if wind increases
Ringing is going ahead at South Landing this morning with reduced numbers of nets but may finish earlier than 12pm if wind increases
Migweek Eve bought 4 Skua species including 10 Long-tailed Skua and adult Pomarine Skua, Caspian & Yellow-legged Gulls . 2 Yellow-browed Warbler still while a Hen Harrier hunted Buckton cliffs.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/9t...
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/9t...
9th October 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Generally overcast, with occasional sunny intervals and showers, a blustery westerly wind and high of 18 degrees C. The seawatch was above average with four species of skuas recorded, including no few...
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October 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Migweek Eve bought 4 Skua species including 10 Long-tailed Skua and adult Pomarine Skua, Caspian & Yellow-legged Gulls . 2 Yellow-browed Warbler still while a Hen Harrier hunted Buckton cliffs.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/9t...
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/9t...
Delighted to be kicking off the migweek festivities with the guided walk tomorrow. It's going to be a stiff wind but we shall see what we can rustle up. #birding
Migweek starts tomorrow!!!
Update!!
Sadly the weather is taking its toll on events.
Guided walk (for those booked on it) is taking place, 10am at the lighthouse.
Ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning.
Ringing at RSPB Bempton is cancelled tomorrow but will take place Sunday.
Update!!
Sadly the weather is taking its toll on events.
Guided walk (for those booked on it) is taking place, 10am at the lighthouse.
Ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning.
Ringing at RSPB Bempton is cancelled tomorrow but will take place Sunday.
October 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Delighted to be kicking off the migweek festivities with the guided walk tomorrow. It's going to be a stiff wind but we shall see what we can rustle up. #birding
Update !
Vismigging is cancelled
The migration station will be open at the living seas centre, South Landing from 9am-1pm.
Places still available for tomorrow nights talk and auction, book your place here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Vismigging is cancelled
The migration station will be open at the living seas centre, South Landing from 9am-1pm.
Places still available for tomorrow nights talk and auction, book your place here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2026 Programme - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th October 2026 Every day Ringing Demonstration 8am – 12pm at the Living Seas Centre, Flamborough Come and meet FBO’s ringing team, see birds up close and discover the secrets...
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
October 9, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Update !
Vismigging is cancelled
The migration station will be open at the living seas centre, South Landing from 9am-1pm.
Places still available for tomorrow nights talk and auction, book your place here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Vismigging is cancelled
The migration station will be open at the living seas centre, South Landing from 9am-1pm.
Places still available for tomorrow nights talk and auction, book your place here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek starts tomorrow!!!
Update!!
Sadly the weather is taking its toll on events.
Guided walk (for those booked on it) is taking place, 10am at the lighthouse.
Ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning.
Ringing at RSPB Bempton is cancelled tomorrow but will take place Sunday.
Update!!
Sadly the weather is taking its toll on events.
Guided walk (for those booked on it) is taking place, 10am at the lighthouse.
Ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning.
Ringing at RSPB Bempton is cancelled tomorrow but will take place Sunday.
October 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Migweek starts tomorrow!!!
Update!!
Sadly the weather is taking its toll on events.
Guided walk (for those booked on it) is taking place, 10am at the lighthouse.
Ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning.
Ringing at RSPB Bempton is cancelled tomorrow but will take place Sunday.
Update!!
Sadly the weather is taking its toll on events.
Guided walk (for those booked on it) is taking place, 10am at the lighthouse.
Ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning.
Ringing at RSPB Bempton is cancelled tomorrow but will take place Sunday.
As part of Migweek there’s a special optics event this weekend at RSPB Bempton.
Their experts, alongside Viking optical will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the perfect kit.
They’ll also have a selection of special additional products from Kowa available to try on the day.
Their experts, alongside Viking optical will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the perfect kit.
They’ll also have a selection of special additional products from Kowa available to try on the day.
October 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
As part of Migweek there’s a special optics event this weekend at RSPB Bempton.
Their experts, alongside Viking optical will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the perfect kit.
They’ll also have a selection of special additional products from Kowa available to try on the day.
Their experts, alongside Viking optical will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the perfect kit.
They’ll also have a selection of special additional products from Kowa available to try on the day.
Migweek is just over a week away!!!
Bird ringing demonstrations,
vismigging,
Guided walks,
Expert talks on migration
Plus much more !!
Book your place on the events by following the link below
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Bird ringing demonstrations,
vismigging,
Guided walks,
Expert talks on migration
Plus much more !!
Book your place on the events by following the link below
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2026 Programme - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th October 2026 Every day Ringing Demonstration 8am – 12pm at the Living Seas Centre, Flamborough Come and meet FBO’s ringing team, see birds up close and discover the secrets...
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
October 1, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Migweek is just over a week away!!!
Bird ringing demonstrations,
vismigging,
Guided walks,
Expert talks on migration
Plus much more !!
Book your place on the events by following the link below
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Bird ringing demonstrations,
vismigging,
Guided walks,
Expert talks on migration
Plus much more !!
Book your place on the events by following the link below
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Featuring Ben Green artwork, @opticron.bsky.social binoculars, @birdguides.bsky.social subscriptions, @btobirds.bsky.social book, @nhbs.bsky.social bundle plus much more.
Follow the link to book
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Follow the link to book
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2026 Programme - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th October 2026 Every day Ringing Demonstration 8am – 12pm at the Living Seas Centre, Flamborough Come and meet FBO’s ringing team, see birds up close and discover the secrets...
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
September 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Featuring Ben Green artwork, @opticron.bsky.social binoculars, @birdguides.bsky.social subscriptions, @btobirds.bsky.social book, @nhbs.bsky.social bundle plus much more.
Follow the link to book
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Follow the link to book
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 26 is only 3 weeks away !!
Our first talk is @craigcthomas1.bsky.social with the years headland highlights followed by an auction to raise funds for our lighthouse grasslands project.
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Our first talk is @craigcthomas1.bsky.social with the years headland highlights followed by an auction to raise funds for our lighthouse grasslands project.
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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September 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Migweek 26 is only 3 weeks away !!
Our first talk is @craigcthomas1.bsky.social with the years headland highlights followed by an auction to raise funds for our lighthouse grasslands project.
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Our first talk is @craigcthomas1.bsky.social with the years headland highlights followed by an auction to raise funds for our lighthouse grasslands project.
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Migweek is only 5 weeks away and places are booking fast!
Don’t delay and reserve your events soon.
Follow the link for programme and booking information
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Don’t delay and reserve your events soon.
Follow the link for programme and booking information
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
September 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Migweek is only 5 weeks away and places are booking fast!
Don’t delay and reserve your events soon.
Follow the link for programme and booking information
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Don’t delay and reserve your events soon.
Follow the link for programme and booking information
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Migweek 2026 is live !
Please follow the link to this year’s event list, with expert talks by Craig Thomas, Joe Wynn and Keith Clarkson, guided walks, vismigging and bird ringing demonstrations plus much more don’t miss out.
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Please follow the link to this year’s event list, with expert talks by Craig Thomas, Joe Wynn and Keith Clarkson, guided walks, vismigging and bird ringing demonstrations plus much more don’t miss out.
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
August 24, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Migweek 2026 is live !
Please follow the link to this year’s event list, with expert talks by Craig Thomas, Joe Wynn and Keith Clarkson, guided walks, vismigging and bird ringing demonstrations plus much more don’t miss out.
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
Please follow the link to this year’s event list, with expert talks by Craig Thomas, Joe Wynn and Keith Clarkson, guided walks, vismigging and bird ringing demonstrations plus much more don’t miss out.
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
🤞 me & some pals will be joining you for the MigWeek inn2026 my first ever visit to the observatory really looking forward to it
December 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🤞 me & some pals will be joining you for the MigWeek inn2026 my first ever visit to the observatory really looking forward to it
Red-breasted Merganser - South Landing, Flamborough from last week @davidjcopeland.bsky.social #Migweek #ukbirding
October 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Red-breasted Merganser - South Landing, Flamborough from last week @davidjcopeland.bsky.social #Migweek #ukbirding
The last day of #migweek had Pomarine Skua on the seawatch, Firecrest and Black Redstart near North Landing, 4 Yellow-browed Warbler and 2 Ring Ouzel.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/19...
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/19...
19th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Relatively overcast skies with sunny intervals, a strong south-easterly wind and high of 14 degrees C; rain arrived late afternoon. An adult Pomarine Skua flew north during a morning seawatch that als...
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk
October 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The last day of #migweek had Pomarine Skua on the seawatch, Firecrest and Black Redstart near North Landing, 4 Yellow-browed Warbler and 2 Ring Ouzel.
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/19...
Full details here
flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/19...
Thanks to everyone involved what a great migweek and all the volunteers that helped put on a great ringing session. See you all next year.
October 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thanks to everyone involved what a great migweek and all the volunteers that helped put on a great ringing session. See you all next year.
