SPURN BIRD OBSERVATORY
Registered Charity 1084312
STAYING AT SPURN BIRD OBSERVATORY
Spurn Bird Observatory is situated at the northern end of Spurn Peninsula, half a mile from Kilnsea. There is a rather infrequent bus service from Hull to Easington, four miles to the north and a more regular service which goes through Patrington, where taxis are available for the remaining 10 miles.
Naturalists wishing to stay at the Observatory should apply to: The Warden, Spurn Bird Observatory, Kew Villa, Kilnsea, East Yorkshire, Hull. Stating the dates of the nights that they wish to stay, together with alternatives if possible, and enclosing a S.A.E. Alternatively bookings or enquiries may be made by telephone to the Warden on 01964 650479. Bookings for single nights will not normally be accepted more than two weeks in advance. A Bookings from visitors under the age of 16 years can only be accepted if accompanied by a responsible adult and all visitors stay at their own risk. Charges for the current year (2000) are £5.00 per night but this is of course subject to increase.
Cooking facilities are available at the Observatory with crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils provided, or meals (including breakfast) can be purchased at either the Crown and Anchor public house or the Riverside Hotel in Kilnsea. A small cafe/tea room (restricted opening) is situated in the Spurn Heritage Coast Centre in the Old Blue Bell in Kilnsea and a caravan selling hot and cold drinks and snacks is situated at the southern end of the peninsula. Food can be purchased in Easington (half-day closing Tuesday) or in Withernsea (10 miles to the north) where a full range of shops and services (including banks) is available. Milk can be ordered via the Warden. Please note that the nearest available petrol is at either Patrington or Withernsea.
Blankets are provided on the beds but sheets and pillow slips (or sleeping bags and pillow slips), towels and soap must be brought. Rooms MUST be kept clean and tidy and breakages made good. Camping, caravans and sleeping in cars are not allowed and under no circumstances may dogs be brought onto the reserve.
Visitors wishing to take part in ringing should first get permission from the Warden and should hold a current BTO Permit (A or B) or be supervised by a permit holder with whom the responsibility for accuracy rests. Traps must not be driven unless there is a registered ringer present. Only rings provided by the Observatory are to be used. Visitors are not allowed to publish records or photographs made whilst using the facilities of the Observatory without first obtaining permission from the Committee.
Rights of ownership of the peninsula are vested in Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Ltd. Visitors to the Observatory are expected to observe the regulations issued for the guidance of the public. These include avoidance of certain marked areas in the breeding season and bans against fires, tents, uprooting of plants, shooting etc. Membership of the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union and/or the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Ltd. carries no right of entry to Observatory premises, traps etc. except by arrangement with officials of the Observatory or with the Warden. Other properties on the peninsula are also let and cannot be visited except by arrangement with the tenants.