East Yorkshire: The Magic of Migration

Summary

The long distance migration of birds is a truly remarkable feat and is certainly one of the true wonders of the natural world and one of the most fascinating areas of ornithology. On this short wildlife break we will explore some of East Yorkshire’s very best nature reserves with a focus on the wonderful migratory birds that pass through here. We will enjoy its beautiful coastline and countryside from the perfect base, a delightful early 19th century Victorian manor hotel in the quaint village of Patrington. The hotel has lovely grounds in which we will run a moth-trap.

The east coast of Yorkshire is legendary in the birding world for watching and studying bird migration. For this break, we will be based just a very short, 15 minute drive from the wonderful Spurn Bird Observatory and we shall spend our time on foot walking the various different sites of the area enjoying a very wide range of species.  We will enjoy visits to Spurn which will include a private ringing demonstration and a trip to Spurn Point, also visiting the lighthouse here. We will also head north for around an hour to Flamborough Head and Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve - two wonderfully scenic and exciting locations. The birding throughout will be wonderful with such a wide range of species possible. Waders, warblers, chats, crests, buntings, divers, shearwaters and rarities such as Red-breasted Flycatcher, Red-backed Shrike and Yellow-browed Warblers. The possibilities are huge! All this exciting birding will be coupled with some superb hospitality and delicious meals.