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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 - 07/12/2023

Weather: Overcast / Drizzle
River Wear Tide Level: mid

Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 6

Shelduck - 8

Teal - 46

Magpie - 2

Mallard - 64

Canada Goose - 1 (Meadow)

Wren - 1

Moorhen - 3

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Goldfinch - 3

Great Tit - 3

Chaffinch - 5

Blue Tit - 10

Bullfinch - 2 + 2

Robin - 1

Long-tailed Tit - 12

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1

Pheasant - 2 +1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Goldcrest - 1 (Hidden Meadow)

Siskin - 35 (Dragonfly pond)

Grey Heron - 1 (River wear)

Goosander - 2 (River wear)

Mallard - 20 (River wear)

Moorhen - 6 (River wear)

Grey Heron - 1 (Forgotten Meadow)

Mallard - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

Kingfisher - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

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