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Description
A headland in Seaton Sluice jutting into the North Sea. Site of an old Coast Guard lookout, now converted into a seawatching hut by the Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club. Good for seabirds and waders, with viewing of flypast birds to seaward. Among the birds you can observe are gaga, crna raca, beloliska, zimska raca, strmoglavec, ledni viharnik, črni viharnik, atlantski viharnik, školjkarica, komatni deževnik, kamenjar, bodičasta govnačka, velika govnačka, kričava cigra, rožnata čigra, and many more. Occasional vodomec in winter in the burn mouth.
Details
Access
Park on Collywell Bay Road, accessed off Links Road (A193). Walk to Kings Arms and cross to 'Rocky Island' over footbridge. Access to the seawatching hut is by key only to members of the Northumberland & Tyneside Bird Club, but if someone is already in, visiting guests are usually welcome, knock on the door.
Terrain and Habitat
Sea , Beach , DunesConditions
High water possible , Open landscape , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Seawatching can be rewarding here. Waders on exposed rocks at low tide.