Birding location help needed (1 Viewer)

[SusieRuss]

Hi Everyone - I'm from the U.S. and will be in Durham in a couple of weeks. I'm interested in birding and bird photography and was hoping you could tell me a few of the best places to go. I will have a car and don't mind driving a bit of a distance. I have been on the boat trips to the Farne Islands several times. Would I still be able to see a significant # of birds in early August? Any other places you would recommend? I know I will spending at least one day in the North York Moors. Thank you!

 

[delia todd]

Hi Susie

Have a look in Opus.... this article for Druridge Bay will give you a start - lots of great reserves there.

 

[moose1991]

I went here years ago.
http://www.durhamwt.co.uk/low-barns/
(2002)
Was a good place to visit.

High Force & Low Force were also visited.
http://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/high-force-waterfall-p26441

http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walks/walks/walk_b/3099/

 

[SusieRuss]

Thanks for the info!!
Susie

 

[paul Robinson]

Hi
You should try putting a list of target birds together, then people can get much more specific for you in terms of locations.
regards
Paul

 

[Alcina]

Saltholme RSPB near Port Clarence in Cleveland can be good; there should still be reasonable numbers of waders around. If you don't mind going a bit further, you could try the Harrier roost at Blacktoft on the Humber estuary at dusk.

 

[Rob67]

Hi Susie, you could try the Whitburn coastal park and surrounding area. In the last few days it's had a Barred Warbler, a Wryneck, a Red Backed Shrike, an Arctic Warbler and at least two Greenish Warblers!