Amphibious boat brings Bond-style glamour to RSPB in Northumberland

Bear Grylls-inspired vessel helps wardens on Coquet Island care for UK’s only breeding colony of roseate ternsIt looks like something James Bond might drive – or, more accurately, Bear Grylls. But rather than enabling secret missions or carrying millionaires, this innovative amphibious boat is helping RSPB wardens look after Britain’s only breeding colony of roseate terns.The endangered birds nest on Coquet Island off the Northumberland coast each spring but seasonal wardens wh