Birding sites in Northumberland (1 Viewer)

[Southern Viking]

Hi all,

I'll be spending a week in mid-May based at Bamburgh, and just wondered if any locals had some advice on sites to visit? We have two boat trips to Inner Farne booked and already plan to visit Long Nanny (hopefully the yank tern will visit again this year!). I'd be particularly interested in any sites to see (and photograph if possible) species such as Red Grouse, Dipper, Wood Warbler, Crossbill and Pied Fly

 

[Barred Wobbler]

The Harthope Valley, accessed from Wooler, taking the road south-west out of town to Langleeford (what3words location is 'loft.struts.jetliner'), will be nailed on for red grouse in the heather and dipper on the streams. Wood warbler is extremely difficult in the county in recent years, I've not seen one for years, although I believe they are still to be found in the south-west of Norhumberland, in the Tyne Valley, which is also a good spot for pied flycatcher, although it's a long trek from Bamburgh. Best bet for crossbills would be further inland in the extensive conifer forests, such as at Kielder or Harwood Forests.

 

[Southern Viking]

The Harthope Valley, accessed from Wooler, taking the road south-west out of town to Langleeford (what3words location is 'loft.struts.jetliner'), will be nailed on for red grouse in the heather and dipper on the streams. Wood warbler is extremely difficult in the county in recent years, I've not seen one for years, although I believe they are still to be found in the south-west of Norhumberland, in the Tyne Valley, which is also a good spot for pied flycatcher, although it's a long trek from Bamburgh. Best bet for crossbills would be further inland in the extensive conifer forests, such as at Kielder or Harwood Forests.

Perfect, thanks for the reply. Harthope Valley would definitely be doable. May be able to cover the Tyne Valley on the way back.

Cheers again