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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 51m

Good morning from Migweek Nets are open at South Landing and Redwing are finding the nets -ringing demonstration 8am-12pm

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11h

Long-tailed Skua and Thresher Shark on the seawatch, Grey Phalarope and 2 Caspian Gull at Cattlemere, 59 Whooper Swans south, Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing with 71 Pink-footed Geese and 9 Brambling at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/13...

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13th October 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Sunny intervals dominated after an overcast start which included a band of light rain crossing the headland; there were strong south-west/west winds and temperatures reached a warm 20 degrees C. Seawa...

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 14h

Migweek update!! Wednesdays events Vismigging will be taking place at Hunmanby Gap 7.30-9.30 The ringing at South Landing and RSPB Bempton are going ahead 8am-12pm The walk for those booked on it will go ahead meet at the lighthouse at 10am

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craigcthomas1.bsky.social @craigcthomas1.bsky.social · 19h

Iceland meets the Med on this morning’s @flamboroughbird.bsky.social Migweek walk with 26 Whoopers Swans & 1 Clouded Yellow butterfly. Small parties of Lapwing, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Redwing, Skylark & Brambling made landfall. Peregrine, Eider, Med Gull & Marsh Harrier also entertained.

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Mark Breaks @mark-birder-breaks.bsky.social · 21h

Thresher Shark breached off headland this morning. A trickle of arriving thrushes made landfall. Duck passage included 1 gadwall, 5 pintail, 1 tufted duck, 1 red-breasted merganser, 11 whooper swan overhead. A long-tail and Arctic skua were seabird highlights @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Migweek update Ringing is going ahead at South Landing this morning but may finish early if the weather deteriorates.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

An excellent talk by Dr Joe Wynn of the university of Liverpool on Too far to walk: how and why birds fly south for the winter this evening with the mothing night going on too

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Migweek update!! Tuesdays events Vismigging will be taking place at Hunmanby Gap 7.30-9.30 The ringing at South Landing will be assessed in the morning. The walk for those booked on it will go ahead meet at the lighthouse at 10am

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Red-throated Pipit calling in flight at RSPB Bempton mid afternoon but no sign since despite searching. Also 2 Raven #Migweek

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Migweek update This mornings vismigging is taking place At Hunmanby Gap

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Migweek day 3 Nets are open at South Landing so come down and join us

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Migweek day 2 A silent Bonelli’s Warbler the day’s highlight, Sabine’s Gull on the seawatch, 2000 Redwings over, 8 Yellow-browed Warbler, 3 Ring Ouzel, Lapland Bunting and 2 Short-eared Owl with another and a Firecrest at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/11...

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11th October 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Light winds were variable in direction during a day that began with extensive sunny intervals but ended with relatively overcast skies; temperatures reached 16 degrees C. The day’s undoubted highlight...

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Andrew M Allport @amallport.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Todays Bonelli's Warbler @flamboroughbird.bsky.social bright sunlight not helping trying to assess the subtleties of plumage tones/colour. Unfortunately it remained silent and could not be assigned definitively to either species, Western or Eastern. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Andy Hood @andyhood75.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Bonelli's Warbler in Old Fall Plantation this afternoon @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The migration station will be open in the living seas centre, South Landing from 9am-1pm for all your FBO merchandise needs and latest sightings info.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Migweek update Tomorrows events Ringing is taking place at the living seas centre, South Landing 8am-12pm. The guided walks for those booked on them are going ahead, 10am at the lighthouse. Vismigging is taking place, location to be confirmed in the morning.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Migweek update Monday night is moth night!! Join our moth experts at South Landing at 7.30pm till late for an evening of moth trapping and learn more about these fantastic insects.

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James Spencer @ornid.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Bonelli's Warbler sp from Flamborough this afternoon. No calls heard. Also yellow-brow and brambling at Old Fall @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding

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philflam.bsky.social @philflam.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Different bird to the previous Bonelli’s Warbler a few weeks ago. Much paler/washed out umm…no call yet.

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craigcthomas1.bsky.social @craigcthomas1.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Finally, finally remembered to go birding with my eyes open and found something decent - ironically, not definitively knowing quite what! Stubbornly silent Bonelli's Warbler @flamboroughbird.bsky.social before it relocated to Old Fall.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Bonellis Warbler now showing in willows South-west corner of old fall plantation. Please park at the lighthouse and walk back to view @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Bonelli’s Warbler flown towards Old Fall plantation. Please park at the lighthouse and walk back to view

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Location of Bonellis warbler, please do not enter fields and view from clifftop path

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Bonellis Warbler species in hedge immediately east of old fall hedge viewed from southern cliff top path. Please park at the lighthouse and walk to view @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Redwings are finding the nets at South Landing, come on down

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

1000 Redwing west over Bridlington links golf club so far this morning #Migweek

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Migweek day 2 A wonderfully still morning at South Landing. Nets are open, come and join us at the living seas centre.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

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...

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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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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The first talk of Migweek gets underway with @craigcthomas1.bsky.social On Flamborough 2026: the what,the when & the why

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

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.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Yellow-browed Warblers- one in the Shrike field and one at Booted gully east of South Landing @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

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.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

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

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

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...

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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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James Spencer @ornid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

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

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

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...

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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...

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

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.

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alangray22.bsky.social @alangray22.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

South Landing to Flamborough & back today, 5.5 miles unsuccessfully looking for Shore Lark. However we did see lots more, including these: @flamboroughbird.bsky.social

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Andrew M Allport @amallport.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Golden plover @flamboroughbird.bsky.social today. One of three that gave close flyby views and then settled to feed in a newly tilled field.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Long-tailed Skua, 17 Arctic Skua, 982 Little Gull and 13 Sooty Shearwater on the seawatch . 2 Short-eared Owl, 4336 Redwing, 5 Yellow-browed Warbler, 8 Barnacle Geese, Lapland and Snow Buntings . Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/8t...

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8th October 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Prolonged sunny intervals, a light/moderate north-westerly wind that gradually slackened in strength and a high of 14 degrees C. A juvenile Long-tailed Skua flew south during a seawatch that also feat...

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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.

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