Wardens complete island's annual duck count (opens original article in a new tab)

Wildlife wardens completed an annual duck count on Coquet Island, finding 269 eider duck nests, a decrease from last year but similar to 2024. The count helps monitor the birds' behavior and their use of Northumberland's shores.

• Wildlife wardens completed an annual duck count on Coquet Island, finding 269 eider duck nests.
• The number of nests is lower than last year's 333 but similar to 2024's 252.
• Eider ducks, known as 'Cuddy Ducks,' have a historical connection to Northumberland dating back to the 7th Century.