Spurn Head is a sand and shingle spit at the southernmost end of the East Yorkshire coast (Figure 1). It is nearly 5 km long, and between 50 and 300 m wide. It has three main habitats: sand dunes, salt marsh and mud flats. This range of environments, combined with its exposed coastline, makes it a natural landing place for bird and insect migrants. Figure 2 provides more information about the wealth of animal and plant life in this area.
In recognition of its environmental value, Spurn Head holds several conservation designations. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve, a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for wildfowl, a Special Protection Area (SPA) and a wetland of international importance.
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