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 10/07/2024

1 min read • 10 July 2024

Weather: Rainy

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Shelduck - 10 +28 ducklings

Common Tern - 31 + 1 juv, 1 chick

Teal - 4

Lapwing - 25

Avocet - 6

Black - headed Gull - 104 + 91 juv

Black -tailed Godwits - 5

Shoveler - 1 (F)

Mediterranean x Black - headed Gull hybrid - 1

Grey Heron - 4 juv

Pied Wagtail - 1 juv

Reed bunting - 1

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Greenfinch - 5

Goldfinch - 3

Bullfinch - 2

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Wildlife Sightings 10/07/2024

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