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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 - 07/01/2024

Weather: Overcast
River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 38
Grey Heron - 3
Mallard - 7
Teal - 3
Shelduck - 11
Tufted Duck - 2
Canada Goose - 1
Carrion Crow (meadow) - 4


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Greenfinch - 1
Stock Dove - 2
Blackbird - 2
Goldfinch - 3
Robin - 2
Dunnock - 3
Bullfinch - 2
Chaffinch - 6
Coal Tit - 3
Great Tit - 6


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Treecreeper (Spring Gill Wood) - 1
Goldeneye (River Wear) - 1 male
Goosander (River Wear) - 2
Siskin (Wader Lake footpath) - 40
Grey Heron (Saline Lagoon) - 1
Long-tailed Tit (Hollowood) - 6
Treecreeper (Hollowood) - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals;

Roe Deer (Hawthorn Wood)

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