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Description
A sheltered cove with shrubby cover offering migrating birds a safe place when caught by bad weather while flying over the North Sea, Tynemouth Haven has an impressive list of rarities, including Mavigerdan, Alaca kuyrukkakan, koca başlı çıvgın, Esmer çývgýn, Yeşilimsi Çıvgın, Büyük kamışçın, and many more. The cliffs on the adjacent Priory hold a substantial colony of Karaayaklı martı and a smaller number of Kutup Fırtınakuşu, and have one or two wintering Kara kızılkuyruk in most years. The mostly stony beaches are good for Tasçeviren and Mor Kumkuşu, as well as resident breeding kaya incirkuşu and an occasional Yosun kazi in autumn. In late summer, a large post-breeding tern roost gathers to feed where the River Tyne flows into the sea; it often includes a number of Pembe Sumrus, and also attracts Korsanmartıs which chase the terns to make them drop their food. The large flocks of gulls (mostly Kuzey Gümüş Martı) gathering here are also worth checking, with regular Kutup martısı and Grönland Martısı in the winter.
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Access
Very easily accessible by public transport (bus 306 from Newcastle; also Tynemouth Metro rail station just 10 minutes walk away) as well as cycle or car. The hilly nature of the site makes wheelchair use difficult, though not impossible; it is easy for battery-powered wheelchairs, as the paving is good quality.
The site can also be seen from arriving and departing DFDS ferries on the Newcastle – Amsterdam route, with the seabirds at least viewable from the ferry.
Terrain and Habitat
River , Sea , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Beach , Park , City/villageConditions
Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , SandyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Note that following severe storm damage in November 2021 (Storm Arwen), the North Pier is currently closed; due to the extent of the damage, this is expected to stay so for several years.