Tips for a Bird Watching Holiday at Cottages in Northumbria
The Daily Telegraph once described Northumberland as a “birder’s paradise” and they had good reason to. This northerly country in England has a very diverse landscape including hills, mountains, woodlands, coastal cliffs and mudflats, creating a huge variety in the types of bird species which make their home here.
Dozens of species of birds have been spotted here and Northumberland is thought to be the best spot in the country for many species including the Iceland Gull, Long-Tailed Duck, Hawfinch and Whooper Swan. During your stay in this region you can also enjoy the excellent walking and cycling trails, historical buildings and friendly local restaurants and pubs.
Many people book holidays at cottages in Northumbria for bird watching year after year and wander through this beautiful wilderness looking for its elusive feathery inhabitants. If you are planning a bird watching holiday in Northumberland, here are some helpful tips to make the most of your trip:
The best time of the year to go bird watching on the Northumberland Coast is during the migration periods of spring and autumn. This is an excellent time to spot a great variety of species.
Kielder Water & Forest Park is a great place to see several very interesting birds, including the crossbill and the very secretive goshawk.
If you want a fantastic opportunity to see some colonies of seabirds you can take a boat trip from Seahouses to the Farne Islands between the months of May and July. You will see terns, razorbills, puffins, guillemots, shags, kittiwakes and more.
Be sure to also visit Coquet Island where you can spot the roseate tern, the rarest breeding seabird in Britain. Coquet Island is home to more than 35,000 nesting birds in summer.
For the best bird watching experience, wake up early in the morning and get started during sunrise. This is when most bird species will be waking up and greeting the day with their beautiful songs.
Northumberland is a wonderful place to enjoy a bird watching holiday, so pack your walking shoes, binoculars and camera and have a great time!
If you are planning a bird watching getaway to cottages in Northumbria , here are some helpful tips for your trip.
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