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The Sportsman has an excellent location for bird lovers being within viewing distance of the Farne Islands and Beadnell Bay, a fantastic sweep of the softest sand, roughly a two mile coastal walk from the Sportmsman and refuge to the carefully monitored little terns. Also the near vertical clifffs of Dunstanburgh are a stones throw away where you may well be lucky enough to see puffins. There is also the hide at Low Newton where there are other numerous coastal birds to watch. The seabirds of Northumberland are perhaps its greatest bird watching asset. Many different species come to the various offshore islands throughout the summer to breed before departing for their various winter homes. Then the PUFFIN, GUILLEMOT, SHAG and KITTIWAKE winter out at sea; whilst the SANDWICH, COMMON TERN and ARCTIC TERN head for their African winter quarters. View 6 additional related topics about Coastal Birds Eider Ducks The Eider duck (Somateria mollissima) is regarded as the first bird in the world to have been given conservation protection, thanks to St Cuthbert, an early Northumbrian saint, who offered eiders sanctuary on the Farne Islands in the seventh century. A fitting symbol of conservation, and known locally as “Cuddy’s” duck, it’s little wonder that the friendly eider has been chosen as the logo for the Northumberland coast. Eiders can be found along the entire Northumberland coastline, particularly in harbours, sheltered bays and on Northumberland’s rugged islands. We explore the life of the eider duck, its links with Northumberland’s heritage and where it can be seen in the wild. |
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