Beskrivning
In Bamburgh wintering waders and sea ducks are a speciality, best seen from Stag Rocks, a low rocky promontory 1 km northwest of the village. Regular sightings include sjöorre, svärta, alfågel, svartnäbbad islom, and svarthakedopping. A large flock of skärsnäppa is also regular there, and single vagrant amerikansk sjöorre and trädmås have been returning visitors in late autumn and winter for the last 12 years (the trädmås has returned for its 12th season in October 2024). Sea-watching is also excellent, for ducks, gulls and divers in particular. Another 2 km further on is the tidal Budle Bay, attracting wintering waders and wildfowl. In winter the fields surrounding Budle Bay attract wildfowl, especially spetsbergsgås, vitkindad gås, and sångsvan. Raptors and owls are seen regularly.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
Main car parking at east end of village, with smaller parking available off lane west, towards Bamburgh Golf Club. Parking for Budle Bay is at Waren Mill, on the B1342. Bamburgh is accessible by bus - services X18 (Newcastle to Berwick, via a coastal route) and 418 (Alnwick to Belford). Nearest rail station is at Berwick, 20km north, from where it is possible to cycle, but advisable to avoid using the A1 trunk road.
When using the coastal public footpath north from Stag Rocks, beware of golf balls; keep an eye out for golfers and respect their play.
Terräng och habitat
Spridda träd och buskar , Slätt , Hav / ocean , Dyner , Strand , Gyttjig strandFörhållanden
Platt , Öppet landskap , Risk för högvattten , Sandigt , KlippigtRundtur
NejTubkikare behövs?
JaBästa säsong för skådning
Året runtBästa tid för ett besök
Vinter , Vårsträck , HöstRutt
Smal stig , Bred stig , Asfalterad väg , GrusvägHur ansträngande vandring
Genomsnittlig vandringNås
Cykel , Bil , Till fotsFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
The name Stag Rocks derives from a white painting of a stag on the rocks just above the high water mark, southeast of the lighthouse.


