Spurn Bird Observatory Manager
Kilnsea, England
Joined May 2012
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Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
Astonishing record this morning; @JamesBooty84 member of ScrubUpBritain recorded not 1 but 2 singing YELLOW-BROWED WARBLERS in a small park in the centre of Leeds !!! Volume on for this one folks. Congratulations James!! 🎊
See image: red pin marks the park. @RareBirdAlertUK
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
🚨 We’re recruiting!
Spurn Bird Observatory is looking for a Head Little Tern Warden and 2 Assistant Wardens to help protect one of the UK’s most successful Little Tern colonies at Beacon Ponds.
Seasonal roles | NLW | Accommodation available
👉 Apply: spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/n…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
We’re only £354 short of £10k….. can we get there before midnight? 🙏
We’re hoping to reach £10,000 this weekend to secure Little Tern wardening at Beacon Ponds in 2026.
Every share helps. Thank you.
🔗 gofund.me/31d302f20
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
£8,306 raised — thank you 💙
Next milestone: £9,000
Weekend goal: £10,000
Every share helps:
👉 gofund.me/31d302f20
We’re hoping to reach £10,000 this weekend to secure Little Tern wardening at Beacon Ponds in 2026.
Every share helps. Thank you.
🔗 gofund.me/31d302f20
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
❄️ Want a winter getaway on the East Coast?
Stay at Spurn Bird Observatory or Kew Villa Caravan & Motorhome Site and enjoy 15% off food & drink at the Crown & Anchor 🍽️🍻
Book now 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/a…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
Tomorrow is likely to be the most gruelling Michael Clegg bird race that I will have ever done with minus temps, strong winds and potential for snow/rain! Starting on the Humber bank at Welwick at dawn and then ending at Spurn in the evening, with all ground covered by walking.
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
You can help increase Spurn Bird Observatory Trust ’s entries into @easyuk’s giveaway to win a £1,000 donation – every new supporter who joins is an entry!
Sign up before midnight 2nd November, it’ll only take two minutes:
join.easyfundraising.org.uk/…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
🌿 Great news!
We’ve received funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for our MigFest & Beyond project — new facilities, a bird hide, marquees, signage & Nature Hub upgrades for visitors, volunteers & wildlife at Spurn.
Find out more 👉 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/n…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
Big arrival of migrants this morning, including plenty Pied Flycatchers, Whinchats and our 1st Wryneck of the season. Catch up with all the latest sightings at our Info Hub, open 12 to 4pm today, still with plenty of tickets for our MigFest '25 prize draw!
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
For anyone attending #Migfest2025 this year I will be holding mu usual photography workshops.
Not just about taking pictures, there is a big focus on making the most of your trip to Spurn.
More details are on the blog martin-standley.squarespace.…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
LAST CHANCE for under 16s to enter the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Competition.
Entries must be in by midnight tonight, 20th July.
@_BTO
@BirdGuides
@RareBirdAlertUK
Birding isn’t just binoculars & checklists.
It’s passion, excitement & discovery — and we want to see yours!
Apply now for the Martin Garner Spurn Young Birder Comp
🗓️ Deadline: 20 July
👉 bit.ly/MGSYB_2025
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
🚨 Volunteer Needed – Spring at Spurn!
We’re looking for a residential volunteer to join us at Spurn Bird Observatory from 1st May to 11th June to help complete our spring migration survey.
Find full details and how to apply here:
🔗 spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/n…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
Ready for a weekend adventure? The Spurn Explorer is back for 2025 from this Saturday!
Starting Saturday 5th April, and running every Saturday, hop on board for an unforgettable journey.
Don’t miss out—plan your journey here 👇eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/ser…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
After the bad weather cancelled the previous 3 work parties, join us this weekend at 9am and help thin the scrub in Church Field ready for the spring!
Free accommodation available 🛏️
Brunch, tea's & coffee's provided 🫖
FREE WORKOUT! 💪
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
The Michael Clegg Memorial Bird Race results are in!
Check out the donations page for the full results.
Please support the participants by making a donation if you can, and help the Obs' with our important work on habitat management & creation
gofund.me/de83fba7
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
We're looking for up to 4 residential volunteers to join us in the spring!
🛏️ Free accommodation
🚌 Reasonable food & travel expenses
🪚 Gain experience with habitat management
🦆 Conduct surveys
📆 Apply by 23:59 on 26th January 2025
More info here ▶️ buff.ly/3ZVFvbQ
Come work with us in 2025.
A fantastic opportunity to work at one of the premiere bird observatory’s in the UK!
Get your applications in by 19th January 2025
🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟
Love birds, conservation, and the outdoors? 🐦🌿
Join us as a Seasonal Assistant Warden!
📍 Kilnsea, East Yorks
🗓 1st April - 15th Nov '25
💷 £19,500–£23,809.50 (pro-rata)
📅 Apply by: 19th Jan '25
Details: buff.ly/4gjCclB
Order your 2025 @spurnbirdobs calendar now!
shop.spurnbirdobservatory.co…
Want a 2025 calendar with some stunning artwork from 10 of the best bird artists out there? Check out our calendar that helps us raise vital funds to continue to do what we do, in ever challenging times for small charities! spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/n…
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
We’re not only on Twitter/X!!!
We opened our Instagram account in late September and our social media content volunteers have been working hard putting together some brilliant content on our daily work and sightings. Give us a follow and send us some of your content too!
Rob Hunton 🌍🦉 retweeted
Have you stayed at the Obs/took part in a guided walk or come to a ringing demo this autumn? We'd love it if you could leave us a review on Trip Advisor to help us improve, thanks! tripadvisor.co.uk/UserReview…
