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 09/02/25

1 min read • 9 February 2025

Weather : Overcast/damp

River Wear Tide Level : Low

Wader Lake Species

Heron - 18

Canada Goose -20

Oystercatcher -2

Lapwing - 62

Shelduck - 13

Black Headed Gull- 60

Herring Gull - 20

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Bullfinch - 5

Dunnock -1

Nuthatch - 2

Robin - 2

Coal Tit - 3

Willow Tit - 1

Blue Tit - 13

Great Tit - 5

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Goldeneye - River Wear - 2(f) 1(m)

Shelduck - Saline Lagoon - 1

Teal - Saline Lagoon - 2

Bullfinch - The Orchard -3

Willow Tit - The Lookout - 1

Goldfinch - The Lookout - 3

Greenfinch - The Lookout - 1

Bullfinch - The Lookout - 4

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Wildlife Sightings 09/02/25

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