Stag Rock in Bamburgh Art design, Natural landmarks, Landmarks


Pixie Birding Back to Black Black Scoter off Stag Rocks, Bamburgh, Northumberland

No one knows why there is a white stag painted on the rock near to the lighthouse at Blackrocks Point although legend has it that it was because a white stag jumped into the sea to escape hunters after being chased from Spindlestone. Another theory is that it was painted by Italian prisoners of war during the Second World War.


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"No one knows why there is a white stag painted on the rock near to the lighthouse at Blackrocks Point although legend has it that it was because a white stag jumped into the sea to escape hunters after being chased from Spindlestone. Another theory is that it was painted by Italian prisoners of war during the Second World War.


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In Bamburgh wintering waders and sea ducks are a speciality, best seen from Stag Rocks, a low rocky promontory 1 km northwest of the village. Regular sightings include Common Scoter, Velvet Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Great Northern Diver (Common Loon), and Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe); a large flock of Purple Sandpiper is also regular there, and single vagrant Black Scoter and Bonaparte's.


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Map Street View Stag Rock is located near the lighthouse at Blackrocks Point, about half mile north-east of Bamburgh. It's exact history is unknown, but the area has been known as 'Stag Rock' since at least the late 1800s. Local legend has it that a stag jumped into the sea here, rather than be killed by hunters pursuing it from Spindlestone.


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The white stag at Stag Rocks, Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland, UK. RF ID: MH0A0E Preview Image details Contributor: STEPHEN FLEMING / Alamy Stock Photo File size: 82.7 MB (3.9 MB Compressed download) Releases: Model - no | Property - no Do I need a release? Dimensions: 9645 x 2997 px | 81.7 x 25.4 cm | 32.2 x 10 inches | 300dpi Date taken:


The Egg Pool Amongst Rocks near Stag Rock Lighthouse Bamburgh Northumberland England United

Posts about Stag Rock, Bamburgh. Gemma Dawson is at Stag Rock, Bamburgh. · November 19 at 11:54 AM · Bamburgh, United Kingdom · Lush walk with the puppies today on Bamburgh beach, then along to Stag Rock. 0:00 / 0:00. 0:00 / 0:00. All reactions: 48. Like. Comment.


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31st Mar 2016 Stag Rock has been recently renovated and painted by Tom Wansell on behalf of the Parish Council, Latest News MEMORIAL BELLS 4th November 2023 The Caporetto sculpture of nine broken bells is now in the chancel and can be viewed during opening hours of church, typically 10am-4pm every day..


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The iconic white stag painted on the rocks at Bamburgh. Home of the most northerly lighthouse in England and one of the cutest! Frequented by families of eider ducks in spring. From an original ink and watercolour painting. A 7 x 5" fine art card printed on 300gsm FSC certified card, blank ins


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Grey Plover occur during winter in varying numbers, with very few recorded on autumn passage. It seems that if the Stag Rocks is chosen as a wintering area the birds stay all winter. This species is much more numerous at the nearby Budle Bay (counts of 700 not unusual) and on the mudflats at Lindisfarne as they generally prefer muddier sediments.


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Explore the geology of the Whin Sill on this short walk from Bamburgh to the lighthouse at Stag Rock. Essentials: and binoculars Northumberland County Council O.S Licence No. 100049048(2012)


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Northing: 635845 The bird site Stag Rocks, Bamburgh is one of our suggested hotspots for bird sightings


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Stag Rocks, Bamburgh, Northumberland This locality provides year-round interest, although it is possbily best known for its wintering divers, grebes and Purple Sandpipers. A respectable number of rarities have turned here with Isabelline Wheatear, Dusky, Pallas's and Yellow-browed Warblers to name but a few.


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A popular birding site at Bamburgh is Stag Rocks which sits just to the north of the castle and can easily be identified by a painting of a white stag on the rocks. Stag Rocks is particularly good for birding in the winter. A Turnstone


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Meanwhile, about half a mile north, you'll find Stag Rock, where a white stag is painted onto rock near Blackrocks Point lighthouse. The best places to stay in Bamburgh The Lord Crewe Bamburgh


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Description. "Looking out over Stag Rock from the edge of Bamburgh Moor." Photo by Graham Robson, 2013.

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