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I know the Long Nanny very well, the wardens live there through the breeding season in tents in the Dunes. I used to take them some wine and beer in my backpack as a thank you for there efforts. Tis a long walk from the car park, the Little Terns have a hard existence due to high tides washing out the nests which are often predated by foxes, kestrels etc.

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Yes, it was another interesting prog. this week. Stunning countryside Nom, you are so lucky to live near such a place.

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The Long Nanny is a great place to see rare birds as its not far from the Farne Islands which act as a platform for migrant birds to stop and rest before journeying on to shore.

A couple ive photographed at this site.

A wintering Ring Ouzel.



And a very rare lesser Grey Shrike.



Arctic Terns are stunning birds and one of the worlds great travellers.

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The Arctic Terns certainly are striking looking birds. I'd never seen them before.

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Hi

Still no Noms, so still looking for them.

It seems they may be migratory, plenty of Noms in the USA, there is even a song about Nom babies over there.

It is a delightful program to watch however.