Description
Join local birder, Matthew Harrison, for a guided walk in search of wintering Snow Buntings at South Shields
Essential Information
Event lead: Matthew Harrison
Event length: 1 session, Wednesday 17 December, 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: All levels
Meet at: Trow Point, Trow Rock Disappearing Gun, NZ 38366 66664, w3w: traps.lately.suffice
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Event cost: Free
About this Event
Join local birder Matthew Harrison for a walk from Trow Point to South Shields pier in search for snow bunting and other wintering birds. This walk is appropriate for both complete beginners and advanced birders. Some likely species for this walk include: Snow Bunting, Purple Sandpiper, and Eider.Public transport Directions from Newcastle City centre: Get the metro to South Shields, then either walk or get the E1 or 10 bus from South Shields interchange to Mowbray Road New Crown.
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 and NHSN volunteer, passionate about birds. He recently graduated from NHSN's 2025 Field Skills Programme.