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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 - 06/04/2024

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: low

Wader Lake Species

Sand Martin - 9

Grey Heron - 18 + 8 Chicks

Lapwing - 11 + 5 nest

Redshank - 14

Oystercatcher - 2

Avocet - 10

Shoveler - 8

Gadwall - 4

Teal - 4

Shelduck - 21

Mute Swan - 2

Reed bunting - 2

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Siskin - 26

Lesser Redpoll - 2

Goldfinch - 10

Greenfinch - 4

Bullfinch - 2

Chaffinch - 8

Nuthatch - 1

Reed Bunting - 1

Stoch Dove - 4

Coal Tit - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Jay - 2 River Reedbed

Grey Heron - 1 - Saline Lagoon

Oystercatcher - 2 Saline Lagoon

Buzzard - 2 Over Site

Sparrow Hawk - 1 over site

Kestrel - 2 Hawthorn wood

Goosander - 1 River

Cormorant - 3 River

Song Thrush - 2 North Wood

Blackcap - 1 North wood

Chiffchaff - 22 On Site

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