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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 - 02/04/2024

Weather: Hazy

River Wear Tide Level: mid


Wader Lake Species

Graylag Goose - 15

Canada Goose - 32

Shelduck - 26

Teal - 8

Oystercatcher - 2

Lapwing - 5

Redshank - 14

Avocet - 16

Little Egret - 1

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Stock Dove - 6

Siskin - 8

Dunnock - 1

Long-tailed Tit - 1

Coal tit - 1

Blue tit - 5

Great tit - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Tufted Duck - 26 (River Wear)

Oystercatcher - 2 (Saline Lagoon)

Cormorant - 3 (River Wear)

Jay - 3 (Reservoir)

Reed Bunting - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

Goldcrest - 1 (Spring Gill)

Kestrel - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

Song Thrush - 1 (North wood)

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