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England, Northumberland

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Newbiggin by the Sea is a small seaside town in SE Northumberland. To the north of the village lies Church Point which is an excellent seawatching location. Beyond Church Point lies Newbiggin Golf Course which srtetches north for 1km.

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Seawatching from Church Point in Autumn can offer a full selection of seabirds including Arctic Skua, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, Long-tailed Skua, Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Great Shearwater, Cory's Shearwater, Sabine's Gull, Roseate Tern, Grey Phalarope, Storm Petrel.

[edit] Rarities

White-billed Diver, Red-necked Phalarope, Bluethroat, Red-backed Shrike, Desert Wheatear, Dusky Warbler, Radde's Warbler, Firecrest, Greenish Warbler, Hume's Warbler, Yellow-browed Warbler, Little Bunting, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Hoopoe, Richard's Pipit.

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Birds you can see here include:

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[edit] Other Wildlife

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[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

Inland the golf course is edged by the tall baffle banks of an old Ash lagoon complex related to the nearby smelter. These seaward facing banks are scrubbing over and provide excellent migrant habitat.

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[edit] Contact Details

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[edit] External Links

• Newbiggin by the Sea Tourist Information
• Newbiggin on Streetmap