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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 - 02/07/2024

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Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Avocet - 19

Shelduck - 8 + 6 ducklings

Sand Martin - 20 +

Common Tern - 43

Gadwall - 7

Black-headed Gull - 156

Tufted Duck - 4


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Willow Tit - 1

Goldfinch - 3

Greenfinch - 2

Stock Dove - 3

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1

Blue Tit - 5

Great Tit - 3

Chaffinch - 4


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Song Thrush (juv) - South Wood - 1

Gadwall - Reservoir - 3

Teal - Reservoir - 1

Tufted Duck ( 8 ducklings) - Reservoir - 3

Swift - Over Site - 5

Willow Tit - The Lookout - 1

Greenfinch - The Lookout - 1

Goldfinch - The Lookout - 2

Cormorant - River Wear - 1

Tufted Duck - River Wear - 4


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Invertebrates:

Speckled Wood Butterfly - Across Site


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