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Description
Amble and the Coquet Estuary has sand and mud flats that attract resident, passage and wintering waders, gulls, and wildfowl. Passage migrants, including passerines, are regular. Coquet Island is the main UK breeding site for Roðaþerna, and also supports breeding Þaraþerna, Kría, Æðarfugl, and Lundi. There are several car parks in Amble village (the fish quay is a good starting point) and lay-bys on the A1068 as it follows the River Coquet between Amble and Warkworth.
Álft are often in the fields around the River Coquet, while the upper tidal part of the river has regular Bjarthegri and wintering Gulönd, Toppönd, and Hvinönd. The mudflats have good numbers of waders, including Rauðbrystingur, Lóuþræll, Spóatíta, Spói, and Stelkur. A colour-ringed Klapparmáfur, with yellow 'PKCS' ring, has been present in late summer for several years. Offshore, between the river mouth and Coquet Island, Hrafnsönd, Lómur, and Himbrimi can be present. Rarer visitors have included Haftyrðill, Blábrystingur, Fölsvölungur and Fjallalævirki (in dunes to north).
Details
Access
Two car parks central in Amble, another off A1068 near the yacht club. Click on a P in the map for directions. Amble is in the England Coastal Footpath and N1 Cycle route. Bus services X18 and X20 operate between Newcastle and Alnwick, both passing through Amble and calling at Alnmouth rail station (8km north).
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Sea , Dunes , Beach , Plain , Mud flats , Agriculture , City/villageConditions
Flat , Sandy , Dry , Open landscape , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn , Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Coquet Island is operated as a bird reserve by the RSPB and landing is prohibited. Boat trips around the island operate from Amble harbour and are recommended during the breeding season. See the link below.
Note that the harbour breakwater paths are dangerous during east winds, with large waves breaking over them; do not attempt to walk on these in rough weather!