We are running our ninth tour to this magical region in 2009 following the huge success of our customised trip in 2004. This two base, three county tour begins in East Yorkshire where we seek migrants at Spurn Point and Flamborough Head often including a Red-backed Shrike or Bluethroat at this time of year, and visit the spectacular seabird colonies at Bempton Cliffs RSPB. Our Georgian Farmhouse base has a garden filled with Tree Sparrows and we had an Osprey here in 2006! Passing through County Durham we pause to watch stunning Black Grouse in the spectacular setting of Teesdale, with Ring Ouzel, Red Grouse and some of the highest densities of breeding waders in Britain also encountered. Our second base in the beautiful Coquet Valley of Northumberland allows us to explore the valleys around the Cheviot Hills where Redstart, Pied & Spotted Flycatcher, Whinchat, Tree Pipit, Redpoll, Garden Warbler, Goosander, Ring Ouzel and Dipper are found. From Seahouses, we spend half a day touring the magical Farne Islands, being bombarded by Arctic Terns, walking feet away from nesting Eider and standing within feet of breeding Puffin, Guillemot, Razorbill, Shag and Kittiwake on the cliffs. Our second boat trip to RSPB Coquet Island to see the Roseate Terns is the icing on the cake of an amazing holiday!