Description
Join local birder, Matthew Harrison, for a guided walk in search of wintering birds at Big Waters Country Park
Essential Information
Event lead: Matthew Harrison
Event length: 1 session, Thursday 15 January, 10 am-12 pm
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: All levels
Meet at: Big Waters Nature Reserve Car Park NZ 22975 73240, W3W: 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 appropriate for both complete beginners and advanced birders. Some likely species for this walk include: Whooper Swan, Goldeneye, American Wigeon and Iceland Gull.
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 your next path on the right.
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.