News

Seabird Spectacle for touring twitchers

Avid twitchers can expect to see more than 200,000 birds gathering during the Seabird Spectacle, including kittiwakes (pictured)

by Chris Jefferies

Caravan lovers are encouraged to pack their binoculars this summer, as the Seabird Spectacle is returning to RSPB Bempton for its second year. The popular bird-spotting course, which is organised by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, will be offered on six weekends in May, June and July.

Visitors can start their day on board the MV Yorkshire Belle, which takes you in amongst the swooping and diving birds off the north east coast.

This is followed up by lunch at popular local restaurant, Rags, before a visit to the eco catering facility at RSPB Bempton.

Avid twitchers can expect to see more than 200,000 birds gathering here, including gannets and guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes, as well as the ever-popular puffins, all of which will provide great opportunities for budding nature photographers.

Caravan lovers looking to book onto the Seabird Spectacle days out are advised to reserve in advance as places are expected to go quickly, following a recent BBC Countryfile feature on the bird sanctuary.