Winter Bird Walk: Search for the Whooper Swan

NHSN Events

Highlights

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

2 hours

Big Waters Nature Reserve

Free Tickets Available

Date & Location

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm (GMT+00:00)

Big Waters Nature Reserve

Big Waters, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

About the event

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Winter Bird Walk: Search for the Whooper Swan

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.