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Monday 23rd February 2004, 11:19
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Timing a coastal holiday
I am planning a coastal trip for a two-week holiday this year, exploring the UK from Lindisfarne to Cornwall, taking in Yorkshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent and other points in between.
My question is this - when should I go? My local patch is Warwickshire, so in my 18-months or so birding, my coastal list is pathetically thin. It's not rarities I'm after, just a good number of typical UK shore and sea birds. The holiday can be any time between May and September, and any advice on a really good time would be welcome. Any tips on top spots would also be welcome - I guess I'm thinking of Holy Island, Bempton, Cley, Minsmere and Dungeoness at the moment. |
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Monday 23rd February 2004, 20:30
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Not an expert but I'd reckon the Norfolk coast is best in late July through to early Sept
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Monday 23rd February 2004, 20:42
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Brian Robson
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Northumberland.
Holy Island, September in migration conditions. Farne Islands, June/July Good for seabirds. Druridge Bay, July August good for Waders Skuas Terns. St Marys, Island July August Terns especially Roseates Skuas Shearwaters. Newbiggan Church Point great seawatching. Hope this helps regards. Cuddy. |
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Tuesday 24th February 2004, 09:08
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Thanks guys, that's extremely helpful.
It sounds like I could easily spend the first week in Northumberland alone. As a soft southerner now living in the Midlands I've never been that far north - should be an experience. Any more views or ideas would be welcome. I've got a few days before I confirm the dates at work. What about Bempton? Can any Yorkshire birders tell me when this might be at its best? |
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Tuesday 24th February 2004, 09:24
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