Beschreibung
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 Eiderente, Trauerente, Samtente, Eisente, Basstölpel, Eissturmvogel, Dunkler Sturmtaucher, Atlantiksturmtaucher, Austernfischer, Sandregenpfeifer, Steinwälzer, Schmarotzerraubmöwe, Skua, Brandseeschwalbe, Rosenseeschwalbe, and many more. Occasional Eisvogel in winter in the burn mouth.
Details
Zugang
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.
Terrain und Habitat
Meer , Strand , DünenBedingungen
Hochwasser möglich , Offene Landschaft , FelsigRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Winter , Frühjahrszug , HerbstzugRoute
Schmaler Pfad , Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu FußBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
Seawatching can be rewarding here. Waders on exposed rocks at low tide.

