
Search for the Goldeneye
Wed 9 Dec · 10:00
Big Waters Nature Reserve
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Search for the Goldeneye is a guided bird walk scheduled for 9 December 2026 at Big Waters Nature Reserve in Newcastle upon Tyne. Led by NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison, the event will focus on spotting Goldeneye and other wintering birds. Attendance is free.
Join NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison for a guided bird walk in search of Goldeneye and other wintering birds at Big Waters Country Park
Essential Information
Event lead: Matthew Harrison
Event length: 1 session, Thursday 9 December, 10 am-12 pm
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: All levels
Meet at: Big Waters Nature Reserve Car Park NZ 22975 73240, W3W: behalf.roving.jungle
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Event cost: Free
About this Event
Join NHSN Naturalist 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: Whooper Swan, Goldeneye, Teal and Iceland Gull.
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 your next path on the right.
Please bring optics if possible, as well as suitable clothing.
Accessibility
Paths are uneven and muddy in places. This site has no public toilets, with the nearest public toilets being in Ponteland. Parking is available on site.
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Hotels within walking distance of Big Waters Nature Reserve.
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Search for the Goldeneye takes place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at 10:00.
Search for the Goldeneye is held at Big Waters Nature Reserve in Newcastle upon Tyne (Sandy Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7BD).
Tickets for Search for the Goldeneye are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Big Waters Nature Reserve can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Search for the Goldeneye can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Search for the Goldeneye is a guided bird walk scheduled for 9 December 2026 at Big Waters Nature Reserve in Newcastle upon Tyne. Led by NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison, the event will focus on spotting Goldeneye and other wintering birds. Attendance is free.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison for a guided bird walk in search of Goldeneye and other wintering birds at Big Waters Country Park
Essential Information
Event lead: Matthew Harrison
Event length: 1 session, Thursday 9 December, 10 am-12 pm
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: All levels
Meet at: Big Waters Nature Reserve Car Park NZ 22975 73240, W3W: behalf.roving.jungle
Please ignore the automatic location given by Eventbrite. Find a grid reference: https://gridreferencefinder.com (https://gridreferencefinder.com/)
Event cost: Free
About this Event
Join NHSN Naturalist 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: Whooper Swan, Goldeneye, Teal and Iceland Gull.
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 your next path on the right.
Please bring optics if possible, as well as suitable clothing.
Accessibility
Paths are uneven and muddy in places. This site has no public toilets, with the nearest public toilets being in Ponteland. Parking is available on site.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Big Waters Nature Reserve. Searching near Sandy Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7BD; check-in Wednesday, 9 December 2026.
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WhereBig Waters Nature Reserve
Sandy Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7BD
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Search for the Goldeneye?
Search for the Goldeneye takes place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Search for the Goldeneye taking place?
Search for the Goldeneye is held at Big Waters Nature Reserve in Newcastle upon Tyne (Sandy Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 7BD).
How much are tickets for Search for the Goldeneye?
Tickets for Search for the Goldeneye are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Search for the Goldeneye?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Big Waters Nature Reserve can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Search for the Goldeneye?
Tickets for Search for the Goldeneye can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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