Recording Wildlife
Please see below a few suggested watch points – You aren’t restricted to these by any means and general areas like Whitley bay, Tynemouth, Durham Coast and Redcar and Cleveland are more than suitable so you can set up along any of these points.
Bamburgh Castle – This site requires prior permission – please only watch from here if you have had confirmation from Paul Stevens
Dunstanburgh Castle – This site requires prior permission – please only watch from here if you have had confirmation from Paul Stevens
Cullernose point
Cresswell - this point will be hosted by Northumberland Wildlife Trust and will have other activities alongside the watch.
Newbiggin – Church point
Seaton Sluice
This site requires prior permission – please only watch from here if you have had confirmation from Paul Stevens
Whitburn Bird Observatory - Check with Paul before using the observatory as a key is required for access… however there is lots of great coastline nearby!
Hendon cliff top car park – Sunderland City Council and ERIC will have a base here for drop-ins. Keep your eyes peeled for a Gazebo.
Nose’s point, Seaham
Saltburn
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News & Events
Big Watch Weekend 2018
Would you like to get involved in citizen science as well as spot some Whales and dolphins along the North East coast? Our annual Cetacean watch will be happening the 4th & 5th of August this year.
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Log your wildlife sightings
Our new wildlife recording portal allows you to record and find out about the wildlife that you see all around you in the North East of England.