Join NHSN Field Naturalist, Matthew Harrison, for a walk across Big Waters Nature Reserve searching for the birds that call the area home.

About this event

Join local birder 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: Snipe, Sandpiper, Tree Sparrow and Yellowhammer.

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 the next path on the right.

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

Essential Information

Event lead: Matthew Harrison

Event length: 1 session, Wednesday 26 August, 10.00 am- 12.00 pm (approx)

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

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

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Suggested donation: £5 per person. Rather than charging a fixed ticket price, we invite those who can, to make a suggested donation of £5 per person. Your support helps us deliver future events while ensuring that cost is never a barrier to taking part, funding places for those who may not otherwise be able to attend.

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