Urban Birding: Hunt for the Yellowhammer

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Woolsington Parish Ponds (Lily Pond) | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Join NHSN volunteer and long time birder, Tom Darron, for a wander along the Ouse Burn looking for birds, including the sweet Yellowhammer.
About this Event

About this event

Join NHSN volunteer and long term birder Tom Darron for some urban birdwatching in and around Woolsington Parish Ponds. This will be a relaxed, explorative walk focusing on Autumn/Winter woodland and wetland birds. Species which call this place home include the Yellowhammer and the Kingfisher.

Please bring optics if possible, suitable waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear, and perhaps snacks/a flask of something warm to drink!



Essential Information

Event lead: Tom Darron

Event length: 1 session, Thursday 23 October, 10.00 am -12.00 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

Meet at: Woolsington Parish Pond (Lily Pond), Woolsington, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NZ 19165 69726, W3W: ///riots.fishery.runner.

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Map with different options for getting there included below (x marks mtg point).

Event cost: Free to all



About The Ouse Burn Way Project

Made possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers free, enjoyable events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.


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Where is it happening?

Woolsington Parish Ponds (Lily Pond), Woolsington Parish Ponds, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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