Final day in Northumberland. Started off with a big breakfast in the Running Fox in Felton, followed by a coastal walk around Alnmouth. Then another quick look at Coquet Island; today was sunny so thought (and did) get better views of the Roseatte Terns; still no sailing to here (or the Farnes) as all week due to the strong northerlies. Then a quick final look in Druridge which had been my home for the week.
Late afternoon headed south, stopping at Hexham and Hardian's Wall which Michelle had wanted to visit. Then after eating at nearby Langley (a lovely pub with Curlew calling and flying in the background) decided to head south across the Pennines. Looked for Grouse but couldn't remember the exact location of where to see Black and had no internet, so only managed a few sightings of Red Grouse as well as a Short-eared Owl. Then the long drive home.
04 June 2016 15:01 - 15:28
Sunny 16C 14N
Mute Swan, Greylag Goose, Greater Canada Goose, Shelduck, Wigeon, Gadwall, Teal, Mallard, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Grey Heron, Moorhen, Coot, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Ringed Plover, Ruff, Redshank, Arctic Tern, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Swift, Magpie, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Sand Martin, Swallow, House Martin,
Stanhope
04 June 2016 20:35 - 20:55
Sunny 12C 12N
Red Grouse, Oystercatcher, Curlew, Black-headed Gull, Short-eared Owl, Meadow Pipit, Rabbit
