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 - 03/04/25

1 min read • 3 April 2025

Weather: Sunny

River Wear Tide Level:High

am/pm	Wader Lake Species			Water Level	Total
Shelduck					48
Shoveler					21
Avocet					11
Tufted Duck					6
Redshank					4
Black-headed Gull					57
Herring Gull					38
Teal					8
Mute Swan					6
Coot					4
Canada Goose					12
Graylag Goose					7
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area		Total	Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area		Total
Bullfinch		2	Dunnock		2
Chaffinch		3
Robin		2
Goldfinch		2
Blue Tit		5
am/pm	Bird Species Noted Around Site		Location		Total
Tufted Duck			On river		11
Shelduck			Saline Lagoon		14
Shoveler			Saline Lagoon		2
Chiffchaff			Around the grounds
Blackcap			North Wood, car park		1

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Wildlife Sightings - 03/04/25

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