Descrição
A headland in Seaton Sluice jutting into the North Sea. Site of an old Coast Guard lookout, now converted into a seawatching hut by the Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club. Good for seabirds and waders, with viewing of flypast birds to seaward. Among the birds you can observe are Eider-edredão, Pato-preto, Pato-fusco, Pato-de-cauda-afilada, Ganso-patola, Fulmar-glacial, Pardela-preta, Pardela-sombria, Ostraceiro, Borrelho-grande-de-coleira, Rola-do-mar, Moleiro-parasítico, Moleiro-grande, Garajau-comum, Andorinha-do-mar-rósea, and many more. Occasional Guarda-rios-comum in winter in the burn mouth.
Detalhes
Acesso
Park on Collywell Bay Road, accessed off Links Road (A193). Walk to Kings Arms and cross to 'Rocky Island' over footbridge. Access to the seawatching hut is by key only to members of the Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club, but if someone is already in, visiting guests are usually welcome, knock on the door.
Terreno e Habitat
Mar , Praia , DunasCondições
Possível na maré cheia , Paisagem aberta , RochosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Inverno , Migração da primavera , Migração de outonoRota
Caminho estreito , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
Seawatching can be rewarding here. Waders on exposed rocks at low tide.

