East of site currently closed

There is some tree damage at the east of site on the visitor path. It's a very large tree so we will be keeping this area closed until we can get a tree surgeon in to make it safe. Thank you for your understanding, we will remove this alert once the area has reopened.

Wildlife Sightings - 01/02/25

1 min read • 1 February 2025

Weather : overcast

Wader Lake Species

Canada Goose - 1

Shelduck - 18

Black Headed Gull - 68

Herring Gull - 54

Mallard - 7

Moorhen - 4

Shoveler - 13

Tufted Duck - 120

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Long-tailed Tit - 3

Bullfinch - 5

Coal Tit - 1

Chaffinch - 1

Great-spotted Woodpecker - 1 (drumming)

Nuthatch - 1

Blue Tit- 7

Great Tit - 5

Robin - 4

Pheasant - 3

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Grey Heron @ the Heronry - 7

Black-headed Gull @ River Wear - 20

Mute Swan @ River Wear - 1

Whooper Swan @ River Wear - 4

Mallard @ Reservoir - 16

Tufted Duck @ Reservoir - 8

Coot @ Reservoir - 2

Mute Swan @ Saline Lagoon - 2

Shelduck @ Saline Lagoon - 1

Mallard @ Saline Lagoon - 4

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Wildlife Sightings - 01/02/25

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