Newbiggin By The Sea sits on a headland which juts into the North Sea. It is well placed for observing seabird and wildfowl passage and it is a superb site for migrant bird passage in the Spring and Autumn.
Since the late 1980s almost 300 species of birds have been recorded ranking it one of the UK’s top birdwatching sites.
Dolphins, Whales and Seals are regularly observed passing the headland and the bay. The various habitats in and around the village support mammals such as Otters, Foxes, Deer and Bats; with a supporting cast of interesting, Insects, Butterflies and Plants.
Newbiggin is the main gathering point on the North East coast for the rather striking looking Mediterranean Gull. What used to be a rare bird in the UK and is still relatively uncommon in the region can be found in large numbers at Newbiggin.
A view from Church Point looking north – Newbiggin by the Sea
It is a special place and many of the local people are aware of the remarkable relationship Newbiggin
has shared with nature over the years. This website helps showcase Newbiggin’s wildlife.
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