Summer Bird Walk: Migrating Birds

Schedule

Sat Sep 12 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

St Mary's Island | Whitley Bay, EN

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Join NHSN Field Naturalist Matthew Harrison for a walk across St Mary’s Island to discover the birds passing through on migration.
About this Event

About this event


Join local birder Matthew Harrison for a walk across St Mary’s Island Nature Reserve and discover some of the many birds passing through on migration.

Some likely species for this walk include: Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher, Sandwich Tern, Gannet, Mediterranean Gull, skuas, and Eider.

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

Public Transport Directions from Newcastle: Board the 308/309 bus from Haymarket Bus Station and exit the bus at The Links Cemetery.


Essential Information

Event lead: Matthew Harrison

Event length: 1 session, Saturday 12 September, 1.00 pm- 3.00 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

Meet at: St Mary’s Lighthouse Causeway, NZ 35124 75209, W3W: stand.added.cases

Suggested donation: £5 per person. Rather than charging a fixed ticket price, we invite you to make a suggested donation if you're able. Your support helps us deliver future events and ensures that cost is not a barrier by funding places for people who may not otherwise be able to attend. Donating does not register you for the event; please choose an option above if available.

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Where is it happening?

St Mary's Island, St Mary's Island, Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

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