NORTH EAST ENGLAND MAY 2009

The first of our two tours this year ran from 29th May - 5th June and while it was a little quiet for scarcer migrants, the weather was fantastic with hot temperatures and clear blue skies throughout. That said, a singing Marsh Warbler was still evry good bird to see and the full array of species included Roseate Tern, Barn Owl, Tree Sparrow, Yellow Wagtail, Black and Red Grouse, Ring Ouzel, Common Redstart, Grasshopper Warbler, Atlantic Puffin, Red Kite, Whinchat, Tree Pipit and the amazing seabird colonies made for a memeorable tour for all concerened.