Group Information
Scarborough Birders is a group of people interested in the birds of the Scarborough area, and provides a network and a voice for local birdwatchers.
The group collects all records of bird sightings in a defined recording area, and these are collated by group members. Records are ultimately submitted to the Yorkshire Naturalist’s Union to form part of the Yorkshire Bird Report.
Scarborough Birders participates in survey work and projects on the birds and habitat improvement of the local area, with the aim of promoting conservation and assisting conservation bodies in their work. Membership of Scarborough Birders is open to anyone with an interest in the birds of the Scarborough area.
Scarborough Birders is a group of people interested in the birds of the Scarborough area, and provides a network and a voice for local birdwatchers.
The group collects all records of bird sightings in a defined recording area, and these are collated by group members. Records are ultimately submitted to the Yorkshire Naturalist’s Union to form part of the Yorkshire Bird Report.
Scarborough Birders participates in survey work and projects on the birds and habitat improvement of the local area, with the aim of promoting conservation and assisting conservation bodies in their work. Membership of Scarborough Birders is open to anyone with an interest in the birds of the Scarborough area.
The ethos of the group is about sharing of information to help others enjoy their birds.
We have several conservation projects, including wetland habitat management, Willow Tit and Tree Sparrow nest box initiatives.
Current officers:-
Nick Addey - Chair
Keith Wimbush - Secretary
Chris Bell - Treasurer
A bank account under the name of Scarborough Birders is held with Santander Plc. Accounts are verified annually by the officers in post.
The officers reserve the right to exclude members who do not enter into the spirit of the group by sharing information for the enjoyment of others. Breeding records of sensitive species are excluded from this guidance.
The group is run on a very informal basis. Officers are all volunteers.
Activities
Activities
Regular migration watches take place at Long Nab bird observatory. Contact the Chairman if you are interested in joining in. Places can be limited in the observatory at times but often birders are stood outside watching land based migration.
Youth Members
2025 will see the start of activities e.g. bird walks, to encourage their interest in nature, and provide help in developing their identification skills.
