Urban Birding: Winter Birds

Schedule

Tue Dec 09 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Brunton Lane, Great Park | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Join NHSN volunteer and long time birder, James Matlock, for a wander along the Ouse Burn Way looking for urban birds.
About this Event

About this event

Join NHSN volunteer and long term birder James Matlock for some urban birdwatching in Killingworth. This will be a relaxed, explorative walk focusing resident wildfowl and winter migrants, such as Little Egret, Starling, Wigeon, and Teal.

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: James Matlock

Event length: 1 session, Tuesday 9 December, 10.00 am -12.00 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

Meet at: Brunton Lane (where meets Roseden Wy. Grid ref = NZ 23184 70752, What3Words = stuck.dive.quite)*

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*This site is accessible via bus using the 49 Service from Newcastle City Centre

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.



About Event Lead

James Matlock is a NHSN volunteer and recently graduated the NHSN Field Skills Programme, and completed his research project 'Swifts in Newcastle Upon-Tyne: Their nesting habits and success' at Newcastle University.


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Where is it happening?

Brunton Lane, Great Park, Brunton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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