Gosforth’s Wild Web: Summer Bird Walk

Wednesday 26 August 2026
10.00am to 12.00pm
Natural History Society of Northumbria
Gosforth

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.

Event structure: Informal walk

Level: Beginner/Enthusiast

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

Please use the meeting information above and not that provided by Eventbrite.

Suggested donation: £5 per person. 

Venue details

Venue: Big Waters Nature Reserve

Last Updated: August 13, 2026