Thanks NaturePete for the info & apologies for the delay in replying.
We enjoyed a couple of 'bracing' walks to Low Newton during our week(& several pints in the Ship!).There were a large number of common species congregated at mid tide on the beach there,a great spectacle. I also heard a Willow Warbler by the small Reserve there.
We also paid a visit to Bamburgh & walked along the cliffs,spotting both a male Long Tailed Duck (a first for me!),& Common Scoter.
Eider was present throughout the coastal waters from Craster,north & south.We were also fortunate that the breeding Fulmars,Guillemots & Kittiwakes arrived at the end of our week to start nesting on the cliffs at Dunstanburgh Castle.
Despite living the first 20 years or so of my life in Dover,& experiencing many very rough cross-channel ferry journeys,I did not fancy enquiring if the boats were going to the Farnes - the week we were in Craster,17-24th March,the weather was,shall we say, a little inclement (you know,force 7/8 gusts,snow,hail,rain).
Loved it all the same & certainly will be back.
Cheers
Ben