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News and information about Shorebirds and the Northumberland Coast.

Late Success for Nesting Ringed Plovers!

Posted 6th September 2021

In our last blog post, we talked about shorebird nesting season beginning to draw to a close, and last week,…

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Shorebird Nesting Season Begins to Draw to a Close

Posted 30th July 2021

Shorebird nesting season is beginning to draw to a close on the Northumberland Coast. Ringed plovers and oystercatchers have faced four months fraught with danger and peril –…

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How is a Sand Dune Formed?

Posted 12th July 2021

Sand dunes are an iconic feature of the Northumberland Coast. They are truly stunning spectacles of beauty, and they play…

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Ringed Plover Chicks Steal the Show at Embleton!

Posted 14th June 2021

What a busy few months it has been for Rangers Richard and Katherine on the Northumberland Coast! We are roughly…

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Shore Nesting Bird Season is Here!

Posted 30th April 2021

Spring. A very exciting time here on the Northumberland Coast. Days grow longer and the things we see on the…

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Where do Shorebirds go to Sleep?

Posted 9th March 2021

Eating and sleeping – two of my favourite pastimes, and I’m sure many of you would agree! For our shorebirds,…

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