Winter Bird Walk: Search for the Whooper Swan

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Big Waters Nature Reserve | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Join local birder, Matthew Harrison, for a guided walk in search of one of the North East's most celebrated winter arrivals.
About this Event

Essential Information


Event lead: Matthew Harrison

Event length: 1 session, Thursday 20 November, 1 pm - 3 pm

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: All levels

Meet at: Carpark at Big Waters Country Park, NZ 22975 73240, behalf.roving.jungle

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Event cost: Free



About this Event

Join local birder Matthew Harrison for a walk across Big Waters Nature Reserve. This walk is suitable for both complete beginners and advanced birders.

Some likely species for this walk include: Whooper Swan, Goldeneye, Pink-footed Goose and Redwing.

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



Accessibility

Paths are uneven and muddy in places.



About Event Lead

Matthew Harrison is a local student passionate about birds. He recently graduated from NHSN's 2025 Field Skills Programme.

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Big Waters Nature Reserve, Big Waters, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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