Summer Bird Walk: Migrating Birds

Saturday 12 September 2026
1.00pm to 3.00pm
North Tyneside

Join Natural History Society of Northumbria Field Naturalist, Matthew Harrison, for a walk across St Mary’s Island to discover the birds passing through on migration.

 

Some likely species for this walk include: Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher, Sandwich Tern, Gannet, Mediterranean Gull, skuas, and Eider.

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

Directions from Newcastle: Board the 308/309 bus from Haymarket Bus Station and exit the bus at The Links Cemetery.

Meet at: St Mary’s Lighthouse Causeway, NZ 35124 75209, W3W: stand.added.cases

Suggested donation: £5 per person.

Last Updated: July 14, 2026