Search for the Goldeneye

Join NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison for a guided bird walk in search of Goldeneye and other wintering birds at Big Waters Country Park
About this Event

Essential Information

Event lead: Matthew Harrison

Event length: 1 session, Thursday 9 December, 10 am-12 pm

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: All levels

Meet at: Big Waters Nature Reserve Car Park NZ 22975 73240, W3W: behalf.roving.jungle

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Event cost: Free

About this Event

Join NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison for a walk across Big Waters Nature Reserve. This walk is appropriate for both complete beginners and advanced birders. Some likely species for this walk include: Whooper Swan, Goldeneye, Teal and Iceland Gull.

Bus directions from Newcastle: Board the 45 bus to Dinnington at Haymarket Bus Station. Get off the bus at Sandy Lane Industrial Estate and walk down your next path on the right.

Please bring optics if possible, as well as suitable clothing.

Accessibility

Paths are uneven and muddy in places. This site has no public toilets, with the nearest public toilets being in Ponteland. Parking is available on site.