Descrizione
Resident and passage waders, especially at Haven and at Longhoughton Steel, 1.5 km north. Large Piviere dorato flocks in winter, with records of Piviere americano and Piviere orientale. Passage Chiurlo piccolo and Piovanello comune. Winter Piovanello violetto. The tidal foreshore is unusual in that there are sheltered areas of shallow water protected from waves by reefs at almost all states of the tide, making it an important feeding location for the Fraticellos that breed at the nearby Long Nanny (q.v.) and other terns.
Strolaga minore and Strolaga maggiore, and occasionally Strolaga mezzana, can be seen offshore in winter, and Strolaga beccogiallo has been recorded.
Vagrant passerines on foreshore and at Seaton Point, 1.5 km south in 2020-22 included Pettazzurro, Canapino maggiore and Monachella del deserto. Zigolo delle nevi regular in winter. Averla piccola and Averla maggiore have both occurred on passage.
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Accesso
Car park at south end of Boulmer. Can be cycled too. 6 km from Alnmouth rail station. 418 bus calls. Good unpaved paths along coast.