Birdwatching in Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear's river valleys and coast pack a surprising amount of wetland and seabird interest into a small, heavily urban county.

wetland reserves in Tyne and Wear

Map of reserves in Tyne and Wear

25 kmWashington Wetland CentreWashington Wetland Centre (WWT (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust))
Approximate positions — select a marker to open the reserve guide.

Standout reserves

Towns with reserves

All reserves in Tyne and Wear

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