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 and an annual bird report is compiled. 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 and an annual bird report is compiled. 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 are involved in several conservation projects, including wetland habitat management, Willow Tit, Redstart and Tree Sparrow nest box initiatives.
Current officers:-
Nick Addey - Chair/Recorder
Keith Wimbush - Secretary
Chris Bell - Treasurer
Bobby Gant - Conservation & Development
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 behave in the best interests of the group. Breeding records of sensitive species fall outside our normal reporting expectations.
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 Chair 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. A series of in the field group meetings are being introduced for members in 2025.
Upcoming events.....
Wednesday 13th August - Turtle Doves and woodland birds from The Mill Inn beer garden. 6.30pm onwards.
Sunday 31st August - Gulls, terns, and waders at Scalby Mills. 6pm onwards.
Youth Members
2025 has seen the start of activities e.g. bird walks, to encourage their interest in nature, and provide help in developing their identification skills.
Upcoming Youth Member events.....
Thursday 7th August - Guided walk/birding at North Yorkshire Water Park
Friday 22nd August - Migration watch at Long Nab Bird Observatory
Please email nickaddey@dsl.pipex.com if you'd like further details.
