Space for Shorebirds Northumberland

We're hiring! We are seeking a Wildlife Ranger to join our small team to protect important shorebird populations on the Northumberland coast! 🐥 Full details of the role and how to apply can be found here - countryside-jobs.com/job/24/… #spaceforshorebirds #northumberlandcoast – at North East, England

At busy times like Easter, it's hard for shorebirds to find a quiet spot to feed or rest. So if you're planning a trip to the beach this break, please be extra careful to give them the space they need to find their food in peace. Thanks from team S4S! – at North East, England

Easy to overlook on their own, Dunlin can form fantastic flocks of hundreds of birds, which are an awesome sight to see! Often found probing for food amongst the breaking waves, be sure to look out for them on your next visit to the coast and give them space to feed undisturbed! – at Byker, England

The iridescent greens and purples that give lapwing their sheen make them one of the most beautiful birds on our coast. Soon, we will be able to watch the daring and agile tumbling courtship displays and hear the iconic and eponymous "Peewit" calls signalling the start of spring. – at Byker, England

Golden plover usually feed inland at night, but during cold snaps like this, the fields they feed in will be frozen solid. Seeing them feeding on our beaches is a sign that they are very hungry, and this means we need to be extra careful to give them space to forage undisturbed. – at North East, England

Spring tides are here meaning space is limited for shorebirds and people. Check the tide table online before you head to the coast and remember that the coast path is a great option - safer and using it will avoid disturbance to shorebirds. #spaceforshorebirds

Aren't our brand new displays looking fantastic at Newbiggin Maritime Centre at the moment? Why not pop down and have a look? Lots of interesting facts about the Northumberland coast and it's wonderful wildlife, and they do a cracking scone! 🍰🍪☕️ – at North East, England

Happy new year! The Northumberland coast is full of life even at the turn of the year. In flight turnstones show a bold pattern, but on the shore they are camouflaged to protect them from predators which can mean they can be overlooked. Please give Space for Shorebirds

Look who's back! We've spotted purple sandpiper VX6 again, for the third winter in a row, at Stag Rocks near Bamburgh. He was ringed as a chick way up in the Arctic circle on Svalbard which makes it approximately 18000km that has covered on migration since he fledged in 2021.

This weekend we're supporting @waderquest and the 10th Wader Conservation World Watch. Please join us - go out, watch waders and submit your species list on the Wader Quest website or share your ebird list with username WaderQuestTeam. #thinkglobal 🌍

Our Shorebirds for Beginners events are back! 🐥 If you would like to learn more about the amazing shorebirds which use the #NorthumberlandCoast and pick up tips on how to identify them, head over to our website to see upcoming dates and to book you place! spaceforshorebirds.co.uk/eve… – at North East, England

Just a couple of beautiful turnstones in their summer plumage doing what turnstones do best - using their short bills to rummage through seaweed to find tasty invertebrates 🪳🪰#spaceforshorebirds #turnstone #northumberlandcoast – at Beadnell, England

This week, 3 more ringed plover chicks successfully fledged from our nest protection site at Beadnell! Huge thank you to our amazing @coast_care chick watch volunteers, and to members of the public for giving these birds the space they need to raise their young #nestprotection – at Beadnell, England

This year, our ringed plovers have already had six juveniles fledge safely, with another four chicks halfway there at Beadnell beach. We also have birds sitting on eggs at Lynemouth, Amble, and Newton beaches, so we're hoping for many more fluffballs in the next couple of weeks! – at Byker, England

Even when this male ringed plover's chicks have fledged he continues on sentry duty. They work tirelessly - warning of dangers, distracting predators and when the rain comes providing shelter under an outstretched wing. It's our privilege to see all of this unfold.

The ringed plovers at Amble weren't successful with their first brood this year, but these tenacious birds have tried again and are incubating another full clutch! Nests can still be turning up in new places along our coastline, so remember to #watchyourstep and give them space. – at Amble, England

Ringed plover travels!!

The first chicks of the season have hatched at two of our sites along the coast - Beadnell and Amble Links! 4 chicks are currently at each site, and our rangers and @coast_care volunteers will be keeping a close eye on them. Help us protect them by giving #spaceforshorebirds 🐣 – at North East, England

Bloody Cranesbill, the county flower of Northumberland! Its gruesome name is from the shape and colour of the seed heads, which are pointed and bright red. Particularly beloved by bumblebees, they can be seen buzzing frantically between blooms all along the Northumberland dunes.