Description
Join local birder, Matthew Harrison, for a guided walk in search of one of the North East's most celebrated winter arrivals.
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.