RobF
Well-known member
Thank Craig,
I'm staying at Bamburgh, So Farne's was top of the list but needed a few other options just for back-up plans...
This is my list so far
Alwinton-Upper Coquetdale for Dipper & Ring Ouzel
Thrunton Woods-for Crossbill-Red Grouse-Goshawk
Beamish or Harthope Valley ??
Budle bay
Holy island
Stag Rocks
Kyloe - Red Squirrel
Also Richardson's Canada Goose if its still about !!
Im talking sun up till sun down birding cram as much in as possible...!
Is there anywhere i should definitely go !!
Thanks again Mick..
I don't think Thrunton is reliable for Red Grouse. If you're heading up the Coquet Valley, carry on up out of the top of the valley past Chew Green (if the MOD flags are down) and down into Cottonshope - we've had good views recently of Red and Black Grouse on the top, right by the road. Also, keep an eye out for Raven and Peregrine. Cottonshopeburnfoot (FC) is good for Crossbill and Goshawk.
Good luck,
Rob