Free Hartlepool Birdwatching Taster Day

Join us for an exclusive first look at our brand new Hartlepool Birdwatching Group - cooler name TBC ;) Ahead of the launch of our brand new FREE birdwatching group in the new year, we're offering a taster day on Sunday 6th December so you can decide if it's right for you! Join Steve from Teesmouth Bird Club on a Wetland Bird Survey count in Hartlepool Bay where we will look out for seabirds and waders coming in to the high-tide roost. This session is organised by a novice and an experienced birdwatcher of over sixty years, so all ages and abilities are welcome! This is a free event but tickets are still required so we can track numbers. There's no need to bring your tickets with you - booking is enough! PARKING & MEETING: Parking is available on Maritime Avenue and we will meet on the triangular area of the South Pier promenade (see photo below) at 10:45am to begin our walk. We will walk to the end of the South Pier and check for shore birds in the West Basin then walk along the Promenade to the Newburn Outfall to check on the high tide roost and look for sea birds along the way. Please note that this will involve a decent amount of walking so wear appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. You may also want to bring a drink for yourself. Remember to wrap up warm - it's likely to be very cold! Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but we will have some equipment to loan also. TOILETS: Coronation Drive Public Toilets offer free facilities near Newburn Bridge.