Birdwatching Northumberland
When the Daily Telegraph described Northumberland as "a birder's paradise", they weren't exaggerating. The sheer diversity of the Northumberland landscape makes for some of the best birdwatching in the country. From mountainous moorland and heather-clad hills, to ancient woodland, rocky cliffs, sweeping sands and expansive mudflats, Northumberland is a county of diverse habitats, rare species and breeding colonies of international significance.
Use the below interactive map to discover for yourself the very best birdwatching spots in Northumberland. Each icon represents one key location with details of what birdlife can be seen, what time of year is best to see them and how to get there. At the very bottom of the page you will find links to downloadable birdwatching leaflets, details of local guides specialising in birdwatching excursions and local birdwatching organisations.
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Further information:
Click here to visit the guide to birdwatching on the Northumberland Coast web page
Click here to visit the guide to birdwatching in the North Pennines web page
Click here to download the guidebook to birdwatching on the Northumberland Coast
The best of Northumberland's local birdwatching tour guides:
Northern Experience Wildlife Tours
If you want a fun but extremely informative birdwatching trip into Northumberland, then choose Northern Experience Wildlife Tours. All tours are led by Martin Kitching, an author and former editor of the highly rated annual report, Birds in Northumbria, who possesses an unrivalled knowledge of Northumberland birdlife. Click here to visit the website and book your trip!
Omega Charters - Boat trips to Coquet Island
Glad Tidings - Boat trips to the Farne Islands
Golden Gate - Boat trips to the Farne Islands
Links to the Birdwatching Northumberland partner sites
Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Links to Northumberland Membership Organisations
Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club