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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.

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Wildlife Sightings 02/04/2026

Now starting to bloom Cuckoo Flower, Snake’s‑head Fritillary and Marsh Marigold

The Spotted Redshank, a rare visitor that’s been around the lagoon all winter is still showing well at the Lagoon

am
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
High
Total
Grey Heron
31
Coot
4
Canada Goose
20
Greylag Goose
18
Shelduck
22
Shoveler
7m 3f
Gadwall
4m 2f
Teal
8m 8f
Oystercatcher
6
Avocet
8
Lapwing
2
Herring Gull
40
L.B.B Gull
4
B.H. Gull
116
Med x B.H Gull (hybrid)
1
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Great Spotted Woodpecker
1m
Chaffinch
11m 6f
Nuthatch
2
Greenfinch
4
Long-tailed Tit
2
Goldfinch
4
Great Tit
5
Bullfinch
4m 2f
Blue Tit
7
Reed Bunting
1m
Coal Tit
3
Stock Dove
3
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Spotted Redshank
Saline Lagoon
Avocet
Saline Lagoon
4m 5f
Redshank
River
3
Curlew
River
2
Common Buzzard
Spring Gill
1
Chiffchaff
Across site
11

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Flora: @Forgotten Meadow - Cuckoo Flower, Snake’s‑head Fritillary and Marsh Marigold              

Invertebrate: Peacock, Comma & Bee-fly along Wader Lake footpath                        

                                                                     

Name: JG                                                                                

Weather: bright sunny morning 6°C

River Wear Tide Level: Low (↓)

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