Monday 11 May 2009

Northumberland




Weekend away in Northumberland so no Gunnerside news. Some excellent walking and plenty of birdwatching on the coast. Over 90 different species seen over the weekend, including whimbrel, arctic, little, common and sandwich terns, swift, white wagtails and a good selection of waders moving into breeding plumage. Paid visit to Holy Island which was fascinating but birds proved elusive. Did manage to get some great shots of a swallow that was nesting in the hide overlooking the lake though.