A trip to Northumberland

Northumberland in November might not be the most popular time for some people – but it sure did give us some fantastic sightings of wildlife and scenery. Thanks to our guide Alan of Hawk’s head photography and Andrew, skipper of Serenity Two (sailing from Seahouses – Farne Island Boat Tours) we had a fantastic day both around the Farne islands and on the outer Island of Longstone. Seals, Purple sandpipers, Turnstone, more waders, LTDuck, Eider, GNDiver etc etc and, on the way home the most magnificent sun set behind Bamburgh castle together with a pod of 50+ Bottle nosed dolphin. I would also mention the approach to wildlife was careful and very considerate whilst still giving us superb views. As well as brilliant sea trips we had a great time in local woodlands with Peckers, Nuthatches etc and Red squirrel, and on Lindisfarne with Brent geese and waders Also we now know Eiders eat egg sandwiches, Tomato pasta, Thi flavoured noodles, chips, and, what they do with a pork pie has to be seen !! Many thanks to Alan and Adrian for their efforts. Was it worth 401 miles each way? Will we go back? – you betcha it was and we will