Join NHSN Naturalist, Matthew Harrison, for a walk along St Mary's Island LNR in search of wintering and migrating birds.

About this Event

Join NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison for a walk across St Mary’s Lighthouse in search of wintering birds. This walk is appropriate for both beginner and advanced birders. Some likely species for this walk include: Purple Sandpiper, Water Pipit, Sanderling, Dunlin, Grey Seal, Eider, Redwing.

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

Essential Information

Event lead: NHSN Naturalist Matthew Harrison

Event length: 1 session, Sunday 6 December, 10:00 am - 12 pm

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: All levels

Meet at: St Mary's Island Causeway, NZ 35110 75189, W3W: whips.sobs.wake

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Event cost: Free

Accessibility: This event comprises a circular walk of approximately 1 mile. Paths are uneven in places. Toilets are available on site.

About Gosforth's Wild Web

All Gosforth's Wild Web events are fun and friendly. They provide opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy and experience local wildlife in the neighbourhoods across Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you discover in your local area? Join in today and start noticing nature near you. For more information about the project, please see here (https://www.nhsn.org.uk/gosforths-wild-web/).

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