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Jo Hood

@jobirding.bsky.social
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Birder, ringer, crazy bug lady, photographer, FBO treasurer. Views all my own.

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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...
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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 · 19/09/2026
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...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Join FBO for the Seabird Festival next weekend to celebrate the iconic breeding birds of the headland. Open Seawatch observatory and expert evening guided walks, it’s not to be missed!
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Our wild bird crop is starting to burst into life. Huge thanks to @yorkscoastnature.bsky.social for paying for the seed to enable us to provide food for wildlife this next winter.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Sold out !! This event is now fully booked.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
FBO is hosting a talk by Richard Baines on February the 15th on his excellent book ’The Rarity Garden’. Book artist Ben Green has generously donated original artwork from the book for auction to raise funds for FBO. Please follow the link for details flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/rarit...
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The Rarity Garden - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Join us for a very special afternoon at The Living Seas Centre, South Sea Road, Flamborough, Sunday, 15 February 2026, 2pm – 5pm. Free Entry • Seats are limited, booking is essential. To book, please ...
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Well that’s Christmas dinner done… @flamboroughbirder.bsky.social
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
The teatime Christmas trifle is done! @flamboroughbirder.bsky.social #trifle #christmas
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
With Christmas round the corner, why not raise vital funds for FBO with Give as you live. It’s free, just follow the link to start donating via your online shopping www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/flam...
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Shop Online & Raise Money For Flamborough Bird Observatory Trust Limited
Shop online with Give as you Live Online and raise a money for Flamborough Bird Observatory Trust Limited the simple way.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Dusky Warbler again at South Landing between picnic site and the whale bridge. Please park at the car park not on south sea road as this may impede access to the lifeboat station @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Support a great cause and get some fine merchandise at the same time…..
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Mac @scarpermac.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Again @flamboroughbird.bsky.social triumph with todays #Migweek ringing session. Perhaps the 5th year we have returned, at my eldests request (which alone speaks volumes). Huge thanks to everyone involved. Seeing all ages & levels of interest genuinely engaged is heatwarming. Ringed under licence.
Tree Sparrow (Passer Montanus)I'm going to call this a Lesser Redpoll and leave it at that.
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Black-faced Bunting yesterday at @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Well that’s #Migweek 2025 all done, dusted and packed up. See you for #Migweek 2026 starting Saturday the 10th of October
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
If you have been enjoying #Migweek then please donate to help us to continue with this event in the future www.paypal.com/gb/fundraise...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory Trust Ltd.
Help me spread the word about Flamborough Bird Observatory Trust Ltd.. Together, we can make a difference.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Migweek events for Thursday the 16th Ringing demonstration at the Living Seas Centre, South Landing from 8am-12pm. The guided migration walk (for those booked on it) is at Flamborough, please meet in the lighthouse car park, starts at 10am. Vismigging will be at Hunmanby Gap from 7.30am.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
#Migweek events for Tuesday the 14th Ringing demonstration at the Living Seas Centre, South Landing from 8am-12pm. The guided migration walk (for those booked on it) will start from the lighthouse car park at 10am. Vismigging will be from Bridlington links car park from 7.30am.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Today was what #Migweek is about- migration. 6100 Redwing made landfall with 560 Fieldfare, 675 Blackbird, 80 Brambling, Red-breasted Flycatcher and 7 Yellow-browed Warbler while a record count of Barnacle Geese flew over. Full details here- flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/13...
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13th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
That’s better …. passerines arrived in numbers as high pressure nudged further east into the North Sea. There was thick mist and light drizzle at first light and a heavy overcast for the majority of d...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Tomorrow evenings talk is by FBO chair @craigcthomas1.bsky.social with “Headland Highlights-an alpine melody “ looking back at the many fantastic birds that have graced the headland this year so far. A few places still available, follow the link to book flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
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Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
The FBO migration station will be open 9am-1pm in the Living Seas Centre, South Landing. The evening talk by Mark Pearson (now fully booked) at the Living Seas Centre, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Sadly the vismigging is cancelled tomorrow. flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
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Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Attention,Attention Migweek starts tomorrow!! Events taking place- The ringing demonstrations are going ahead at RSPB Bempton and South Landing, both 8am-12pm. The guided walk for those booked on it is going ahead (meet at the lighthouse for 10am start).
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
What more can be said- White-throated Needletail performed superbly late evening at RSPB Bempton, also Barred Warbler and Yellow-browed Warbler at South Landing, 2 Cetti’s Warbler and 11 Whooper Swans. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/8t...
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8th October 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Light winds, sunny intervals and a high of 16 degrees C – benign conditions that didn’t raise expectation. However, it is October when the headland’s birding can deliver in spades … … when news broke ...
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philflam.bsky.social @philflam.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
The Needletail was showing rather nicely.
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Mental!!!!! White-throated Needletail phone video!!! @flamboroughbird.bsky.social #yorkshirebirding
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Migweek is less than two weeks away !! Follow the link to book events, please note that only the walks and talks require booking flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
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Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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Stu Bearhop @stubearhop.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Only a few days to go… please share!!!
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Joe Wynn @joewynnbirds.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Been great fun visiting @flamboroughbird.bsky.social last week, and am super excited to be back in a few days! Awesome start to the project with 4 birds sampled in the last 4 days, we're hoping to use #genomic data derived from feather samples to see where these enigmatic birds come from ☺️
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Another stunning Yellow-browed Warbler sampled for @joewynnbirds.bsky.social Trans-Siberian genoscape project today at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social caught & ringed under license from @btobirds.bsky.social #ukbirding #yorkshirebirding
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
We’ve been delighted to host @joewynnbirds.bsky.social this week at FBO as part of the Trans-Siberian genoscape project tracing geographic origins of vagrant birds with 3 Yellow-browed Warbler sampled.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Our chair @craigcthomas1.bsky.social in this month’s birdwatch magazine writing about east coast autumn birding
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
New migweek event added! An evening of mothing with Keith Clarkson and Allan Rodda. Due to the nature of the event, the date will be announced at short notice during migweek when there will be conducive conditions for mothing. See link for details flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
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Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
A gem of an early autumn day with a flyover Pacific Golden Plover at RSPB Bempton , 2 Greenish Warbler, Spotted Crake, Wood Sandpiper with Pied & Spotted Flycatchers, Whinchats, Redstarts , Goldcrests plus much more Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/8t...
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8th September 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Another warm, sunny day with a light south-westerly and a maximum temperature of 21°C. Highlights from both morning and evening seawatches included 317 Teal, a Whimbrel, a Black Tern, 244 Common Terns...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Migweek update! New talks added to the programme with FBO chair @craigcthomas1.bsky.social and “Headland highlights 2025-an alpine melody” on October 13th Follow the link for details flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/events/migwe...
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Migweek 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Saturday 12th – Sunday 19th October 2025 Events Programme The full programme is not yet settled. The events shown below are confirmed but there we are hoping to add further events over the coming week...
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
#Yorkshirebirding #birds #ukbirding
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Excellent views of the Barred Warbler at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social this morning, big thanks to @david-aitken.bsky.social for finding it and hanging around to point it out. #yorkshirebirds #ukbirding
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Seawatch Festival day 2 is go!!!!! Sooty Shearwater, Arctic Skua and strong Tern passage already this morning, join us 7am-11am and 4pm-7pm today and tomorrow
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
First session done!! Highlights being adult Pomarine Skua, Black Tern, 2 Little Tern, several Sooty Shearwater and lots of Little Gull. See you back at the observatory at 4pm!
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
#yorkshirebirds #ukbirding #birds
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Another great seawatch with 3 Great, 1 Cory’s and 125 Sooty Shearwaters, 3 Long-tailed & 2 Pomarine Skua, 2 Roseate Tern the highlights with Pied Flycatchers at Old Fall and RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/21...
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21st August 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Overcast skies in the morning preceded sunny intervals; light northerly winds and a best of 16 degrees C. Another excellent seawatch with three Great Shearwaters, a Cory’s Shearwater, three juvenile L...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
A good days seawatching with Great Shearwater, 91 Sooty Shearwater, 3 Long-tailed Skua, 2 Roseate Terns, 1518 Little Gull plus much more. On land Cetti’s Warbler and Cuckoo also a Whinchat at RSPB Bempton. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/20...
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20th August 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Overcast, with light/moderate northerly winds and a high of 17 degrees C. An impressive seawatch featured a northbound Great Shearwater, three Long-tailed Skuas (adult, two juveniles) south, an adult ...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Only 1 week until this year’s Seawatch festival!! Why not whet your appetite for this years Seawatch Festival with this video about the birds that could pass the headland and their identification. youtu.be/aT3n_piJHCk?...
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Only 2 weeks to the Seawatch Festival !!! Join FBO’s expert seawatchers to sort your Skua and Shearwater identification or the chance of rarer species flying into view. Join this free event, no booking required!
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Seawatching was the order of the day with Great Shearwater, 3 Sooty Shearwater, 3 Arctic Skua with Little, 2 Caspian and Yellow-legged Gulls while a Redstart at RSPB Bempton hinted towards autumn Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/31...
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31st July 2025 - Flamborough Bird Observatory
Light/moderate northerly winds featured during the afternoon; there were sunny intervals and a high of 20 degrees C. Predictably seawatching provided the day’s highlight with a Great Shearwater offsho...
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Wonderful day of nature today at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Seawatch Festival is back!! Over the August bank holiday join our expert seabird guides to sort your skuas from your shearwaters, look for cetaceans or brush up on your seabird id skills. Join us at the Garner-Richards seawatch observatory for this free event, no booking required
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
White-faced darters showing well in the sunny spells today. #dragonflies #odonata
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Laphria flava - the bumblebee Robberfly seen at RSPB Loch Garten. #insects #flies
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Jo Hood @jobirding.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Some beautiful birds seen in the Scottish forests. #birds #scottishbirding
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