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North Shields Fish Quay

Northumberland  >  United Kingdom

Unloading dock and sheds for locally based trawlers, with the River Tyne estuary.

Added* by Rob Fox
Most recent update 31 mart 2024

Description

Around the Fish Quay in North Shields gulls hang around, especially on the roof. Often joined in winter by Islandski galeb and Severni galeb.

Details

Access

Parking at west end of wharf, 100m from dock. It is a 15 minutes' walk from North Shields and Tynemouth Metro (light rail) stations.

Terrain and Habitat

City/village , River

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Worth also walking 1km east (downstream) along the river and viewing Black Midden Rocks at low tide, where gulls gather to roost.

Note that the Fish Quay is a working harbour; be careful not to interrupt or get in the way of people working there. Birders are welcome, with the acceptance of this, and for being 'extra eyes' for the harbour security: if you see any suspicious or improper activity, please report it to the security office immediately.

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