Bird race 2025
The race is on to count as many different bird species as possible!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Team up with members of the Coastal Conservation Group to survey the birds of South Tyneside. Participants have eight hours to cover ground, either by vehicle or on foot, recording species before the winter dusk draws in.
You're welcome to bring a team along, or come as an individual and join up with others when you arrive. It's a great way to meet fellow bird watchers. New birders are more than welcome too.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Young birders are welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet at Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre next to the lighthouse car park, ready for an 8am start.
- What to bring and wear
Weatherproof gear and sturdy shoes recommended, plus food and drinks to keep you going. And, of course, binoculars!