Cetacean Watch Whitburn

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Cetacean Watch Whitburn

Location:
Souter , Coast Rd, Whitburn, Sunderland , SR6 7NH
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Join us at Souter lighthouse in Whitburn, to look for dolphins, porpoises, and other marine mammals.

Event details

Meeting point

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

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
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About the event

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 warm, weather suitable clothing and outdoor footwear, hat and gloves.

Booking is essential. If rain or strong winds 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.

Booking

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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What to bring

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

Please wear warm, weather suitable clothing and outdoor footwear, hats and gloves.

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Parking information

Pay and Display or free for National Trust members.
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking

Contact us

Dorinda Kealoha
Contact number: 0191 5843112
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