Bowness gravel pits

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

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30-minute birder Amanda Tuke follows the Ouseburn to the Tyne in search of urban nature and the city’s most intriguing residents

Finding the best birds can mean looking in some less than obvious places, writes Paul Brook

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.

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