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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 - 04/08/2024

Weather: overcast / cool

River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Teal - 27

Shelduck - 3 + 21 Juvenile

Sand Martin - 12

Grey Heron - 9 Juvenile

Canada Goose - 25

Lapwing - 39

Common Tern - 1

Graylag Goose - 6

Canada x Graylag Goose (Hybrid) - 1

Pied Wagtail - 2 Juvenile + 1 Adult

Black headed Gull - 11

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Sparrow Hawk - 1

Great Tit - 4

Blue Tit - 3

Jay - 1 (singing)

Bullfinch - 3 +1 Juvenile

Greenfinch - 2

Willow Tit - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Jay - 1 (Spring Gill)

Black headed Gull - 28 (River Wear)

Willow Tit - 1 singing (The Lookout)

Shoveler - 3 (Reservoir)

Mute Swan - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

Tufted Duck - 3 + 1 Duckling (Re

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site:

Mammals:

Roe Deer x 1 @ Wader Lake

Roe Deer x 1 @ Saline Lagoon

Flora / Fungi

Dryads Saddle x 3 @ Middle wood

Broad Leaved Hellabonne



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