10 best coastal birdwatching spots

For terns and peregrine falcons

St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is a pleasure for birdwatchers, with firecrests and nightjars among the frequent spots. With more than 50 miles of heritage coast, the usual suspects of seabirds breed here (cormorants, left, kittiwakes, razorbills), and you might see a common or sandwich tern, too. Head for St Catherine's Point to see the resident peregrine falcons in action, speeding with unbelievable agility through the air.

Isle of Wight Tourist Information (01983 813813, islandbreaks.co.uk).