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 - 05/12/2024

1 min read • 5 December 2024

Weather: Dry / Clear

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake Species :

Shelduck - 8

Grey Heron - 4

Lapwing - 42

Teal - 21

Spotted Redshank - 1

Shoveler - 2

Black - headed Gull - 6

Herring Gull - 12

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Hide

Coal tit - 1

Bullfinch - 2 + 1

Blue Tit - 3

Great Tit - 4

Dunnock - 1

Chaffinch - 3

Nuthatch - 1

Goldfinch - 2

Greenfinch - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Goosander - 2 (River Wear)

Mallard - 21 (River Wear)

Bullfinch - 3 (The Lookout)

Great Tit - 4 (The Lookout)

Blue Tit - 2 (The Lookout)

Chaffinch - 2 (The Lookout)

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Wildlife Sightings - 05/12/2024

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