Cetacean Watch Souter

Cetacean Watch Souter

Join us to look for dolphins, porpoises, and other marine mammals.

By Durham Wildlife Trust

Date and time

Location

Souter Lighthouse

Coast Rd Whitburn Sunderland SR6 7NH United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join us to look for cetaceans such as dolphins and harbour porpoises, and learn about the marine mammals that can be seen locally from our shores! 

Help us to improve the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises, by taking part in this guided Cetacean Watch survey to monitor and record this important group of marine mammals.

We will have binoculars available for you to borrow, but please do bring your own if you have some.

Please wear weather suitable clothing and outdoor footwear. You may wish to bring a hat, sunscreen and a drink.

Booking is essential. If heavy rain or storms are forecast, this event will be cancelled in advance.

Suitable for 16+, anyone aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at 10am by the lighthouse, W3W:///rewarding.counts.knots

There is free parking for National Trust members, or Pay and Display for non-members, and toilets facilities are available.

This event is funded by the Sea Changers grant.

Organised by

Durham Wildlife Trust

Durham Wildlife Trust's purpose is to protect wildlife and promote nature conservation in County Durham, the City of Sunderland and the boroughs of Gateshead, South Tyneside and Darlington. Through the management of 31 Nature Reserves and a variety of species and habitat recovery projects, the Trust is one of the most active environmental organisations in the region. By acting as a focus for a variety of community groups, schools and individuals, the Trust engages people in the issues around nature conservation and the wider environment. It also manages two visitor centres and campaigns on behalf of more than 8000 members. More information at www.durhamwt.co.uk

Free
Aug 31 · 10:00 GMT+1