Berwickshire & North Northumberland coast

European Marine Site

This web site will help you find out about the incredible habitats and wildlife for which the European Marine Site has been designated. You can also learn about the management of this cross-border site, and how the groundbreaking joint Management Plan with the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is at the forefront of Integrated Coastal Zone Management

British Trust for Ornithology

The BTO has existed since 1933 as an independent, scientific research trust, investigating the populations, movements and ecology of wild birds in the British Isles. Its speciality is the design and implementation of volunteer wild bird surveys

Gateshead Birders

A group of very keen birders who study and record the natural history throughout the borough of Gateshead

Holy Island crossing times

The official safe crossing times to Holy Island (also known as Lindisfarne). Be safe and check the safe crossing times and tides first before visiting this fantastic area

Natural History Society of Northumbria

Regional charity formed in 1829 and based in the Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle.  They manage Gosforth Park Nature Reserve and can arrange access to this site.  The Society also has the best natural history library in the region which contains bird field guides from around the world. They also hold important natural history archives and own the specimen collections in the Great North Museum: Hancock. The Society focuses on the study of the natural sciences, providing talks, field outings and education courses and publishing scientific papers and “The Birds on the Farne Islands” annual report. They are also involved in carrying out nature conservation and research, mainly in Gosforth Park Nature Reserve and through their Bird Ringing Group.

North Northumberland Bird Club

A friendly club for anybody living in or visiting north Northumberland who is interested in wild birds, irrespective of level of knowledge, experience or skill

Northern Kites

Information on the successful re-introduction of Red Kites into the North East of England

Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Voluntary organisation caring for wildlife and promoting nature conservation in Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside

RSPB Northern England

The Royal Society of the Protection of Birds, the largest effective bird conservation organisation with over a million members and 200 nature reserves

RSPCA

Contact the RSPCA if you find an injured bird

Northern Rugby Club

Travel details on this web site to the location of club indoor meetings

Visit Northumberland

Northumberland County Council Visitor Guide, contains information on birdwatching and staying in the area

River Tyne Tide Tables

Download the Port of Tyne tide tables and sunrise and sunset times for 2012