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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 - 03/01/2024

Weather: Overcast
River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 66
Mallard Duck - 13
Teal - 9
Jay - 1 heard in treeline
Little Grebe - 1
Shelduck - 4
Goosander - 1 male
Sparrowhawk - 1 male
Canada Goose - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Goldfinch - 1
Blue Tit - 13
Great Tit - 4
Coal Tit - 2
Dunnock - 1
Robin - 2
Nuthatch - 1
Chaffinch - 8
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 male
Stock Dove - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Bullfinch (Wader Lake footpath) - 2
Goldcrest (Wader Lake footpath) - 2
Bullfinch (The Lookout) - 4
Nuthatch (Middle Wood) - 1
Nuthatch (The Lookout) - 1 heard
Teal (Saline Lagoon) - 5
Grey Heron (Saline Lagoon) - 2
Teal (River Wear) - 18
Goosander (River Wear) - 1 female


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals;

Grey Squirrel


Flora/Fungi;

Witches Butter (Hollowood treeline)


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