Description
Join local birder, Matthew Harrison, for a guided walk in search of wintering birds at Durham Wildlife Trust's Shibdon Pond.
Essential Information
Event lead: Matthew Harrison
Event length: 1 session, Monday 22 December, 1 pm - 3 pm
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: All levels
Meet at: Entrance to Shibdon Pond, back of Blaydon Community Centre Car Park, NZ 19136 62829, W3W: bend.shops.sweat
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Event cost: Free
About this Event
Join local birder Matthew Harrison for a walk around Shibdon Pond LNR. This walk is appropriate for both complete beginners and advanced birders. Some likely species for this walk include: Shoveler, Ring Necked Parakeet, Sparrowhawk.
Public transport Directions from Newcastle City centre: Get the 12 bus from Eldon Square bus station and get off at Shibdon Bank hazel road, Then walk down Shibdon bank and across Hazel road to Blaydon Community Centre.
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.