Events

Details of events will be posted here; please check back for regular updates.

Goose Festival

Each autumn, wild geese descend on Lindisfarne Natural Nature Reserve after a long migration from the Arctic North, some travelling over 2,700km to reach the region. We will be holding various events across the Reserve including two sunrise Dawn Chorus events at Budle Bay as well as a family-friendly programme of nature-based activities. Scroll down for more information including times and locations of individual events.

Goose Gala

Come and join us at the Window on Wild Lindisfarne building, Holy Island where we will be chatting all things geese. Meet the geese who migrate to Lindisfarne NNR including up to 10,000 Pink-footed Geese and 4,500 Brent Geese. Crafts and games for all the family. Free event and no need to book.

Dawn Chorus at Budle Bay

Thousands of geese roost overnight on the sands and mud flats of Budle Bay as it is a safe haven for them away from predators and disturbance. Come down to the Budle Bay platform at the white railings to see the incredible dawn flight of the geese as they move off to graze local fields. Look out for the LNNR flag. Free, no booking required.

Events at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve

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An action-packed program of events runs throughout the year at Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve. All FREE (donations welcome).

All events take place at Window on Wild Lindisfarne on Holy Island (pictured) unless otherwise stated. (On the road to the castle opposite the harbour map.) Booking essential for guided walks. For more information or to book please contact the Reserve Office by email or call 01289 381470

The Welcome Wagon will be out and about throughout the year. Come and learn about nature on the Reserve and how you can help protect it.

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Activities

We are tackling five major issues with innovative solutions. This will allow nature to thrive and be resilient from source-to-sea – now and in the future and especially in the context of a changing climate.

Wildlife Disturbance

Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve is receiving additional support from the LIFE WADER project to help them in their mission to reduce wildlife disturbance. Find out more about this activity.

Water Quality

WADER is working to improve the water quality of the Tweed catchment with projects such as scientific modelling and planting swatches of trees. Find out more about this activity.

Macroalgae

High levels of nitrates in the coastal waters around Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve are causing large mats of algae to form. Find out more about this activity.

Invasive Species

Targeting invasive species across the riparian (riverbank), coastal and marine areas of Northumberland and the Tweed Estuary, WADER is exploring new and innovative non-chemical ways of removing and controlling new and existing INNS and protecting native species and sensitive habitats from their encroachment. Find out more about this activity.

Demonstration Projects

In addition to our core project work, WADER will also pilot innovative approaches to reduce diffuse pollution, manage invasive species, tackle macroalgae and reduce wildlife disturbance through a series of demonstration activities in partnership with various landowners and stakeholders. Find out more about this activity.