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Whitburn Coastal Park is a migration hotspot in Spring and even more in Autumn, when countless rarities have been seen here. It is also an excellent seawatching point. A great for bird watching, and often a chance to see Marangone dal ciuffo, Edredone, Gabbiano tridattilo, Fulmaro, Gabbiano reale nordico and other seabirds. Marsden Rock has a Cormorano colony that is easy to watch; Gazza marina also nest here, but mostly on the seaward side of the rock so not so easily seen. Piovanello violetto, Beccaccia di mare and Voltapietre are regular in winter along with many other waders. Seawatching in autumn produces Oca zamperosee, Oca colombaccio, Oca facciabianca, Cigno selvatico, and in winter, divers, grebes, Orchetto marino, etc. Zigolo delle nevi are regular in winter along the path and particularly at 'Jackies Beach'; also look for wintering Zigolo della Lapponia on the wider grassy area toward the north end of the site. 'Jackies Beach' has also breeding Corriere grosso in summer. Falco pellegrino and Smeriglio are also regular. The large coastal field at the south end of the site often holds a flock of roosting waders; mainly Chiurlo maggiore and Piviere dorato, but check for rarer species like Piviere americano and Piro piro fulvo, which have occurred here. Depending on season the coastal park will always offer a good day's birding. You can combine the birding with walking the coastal trail around the Souter Lighthouse, Whitburn Coastal Park and Lizard Point on the South Shields coast (for the 8 km route, see the map below).
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The park and lighthouse are located just to the south of South Shields at the village of Marsden. You can park at the Souter Lighthouse car park off the A183 at Marsden Quarry. There is also a car park south of Whitburn on Mill lane. For the parking places see the P on the map and click on a P to go there directly)