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Description
Famous for its globally unique inland urban Kittiwake colony, the Tyne also has other surprises, including breeding Common Shelduck and good numbers of wintering Common Teal, Common Redshank and Eurasian Curlew. Because the birds are used to seeing lots of people, they can often be seen more closely than birds in rural areas. For the mammal enthusiast, Grey Seal, Common Seal, and Otter can all be seen - not the usual mammal list for the heart of a major city!
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Access
A site ideally suited to walking and cycling, with excellent public transport links. If arriving by train, the Kittiwakes are only ten minutes walk from Newcastle Central Station (and can even be seen from the trains crossing the bridges on their way into the station!). For a longer route (ideal by bike), head west from Newcastle on the north (Northumberland) bank, cross the river over the Scotswood Bridge, and then return on the south (County Durham) bank and cross back into Newcastle by the Swing Bridge or the Millennium Bridge.
Terrain and Habitat
City/village , Mud flats , RiverConditions
Flat , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Where else in the whole world can you see Kittiwakes - or any other bird - nesting on the tops of city centre lamp posts?!