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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 - 04/04/2024

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Wood Sandpiper - 1

Redshank - 45

Lapwing - 12

Avocet - 10

Oystercatcher - 4

Grey Heron - 21 +8 chicks

Shoveler - 22

Gadwall - 7

Tufted Duck - 11

Teal - 9

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Siskin - 16

Goldfinch - 8

Greenfinch - 4

Chaffinch - 7

Bullfinch - 5

Blue Tit - 8

Great Tit - 5

Coal Tit - 3

Long tailed Tit - 2

Stock Dove - 3

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 (M) - Hawthorn Wood

Reed Bunting - 1 (M ) - Hawthorn Wood

Shelduck - 47 - Across Site

Chiffchaff - 14 - Across Site

Black Cap - 1 - Wader Lake Path

Willow Warbler - 1 - Wader Lake Path

Treecreeper - 1 - Lagoon Path

Grey Heron - 1 - Saline Lagoon

Redshank - 2 - Saline Lagoon

Gadwall - 2 - Saline Lagoon

C. Snipe - 1 - Saline Lagoon



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