Flamborough Bird Observatory

Flamborough Bird Observatory keeps watch over the dramatic chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head in East Yorkshire, England.

About Flamborough Bird Observatory

Formed in 2002 as a volunteer organization, the observatory is one of only twenty bird observatories at key migration hotspots across Britain and Ireland. It sits on the North Sea coast between Filey and Bridlington Bays, an area home to the largest mainland seabird colony in Britain and a reputation for the best seawatching on the British east coast.

History

Since its founding in 2002, the observatory has been run by a dedicated team of volunteers who monitor bird occurrence and migration patterns, record populations, and create and maintain wildlife habitats along the headland.

Location & getting there

Flamborough Bird Observatory is located on Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, England, in the United Kingdom, part of the Europe region on Star Register.

Visiting Flamborough Bird Observatory

The site is well known for observing small migrant birds such as thrushes, chats, and warblers making landfall after crossing the North Sea. Check the observatory's own updates and visitor guidance before travelling.

See your named star from here

After a day watching seabirds and migrants along Flamborough Head, the open coastal skies are also a good spot to look for a star named through Star Register, using its exact coordinates. Name a star or explore the star catalogue.