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 - 10/11/2023

1 min read • 10 November 2023

Weather: Bright Sunshine

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake Species

Teal - 18

Redshank - 2

Black-tailed Godwits - 1 (winter plumage)

Shelduck - 1

Jay - 1

Black-headed Gull - 1

Canada Goose - 1

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Greenfinch - 1

Goldfinch - 3

Bullfinch - 3 female 1 male

Coal Tit - 3

Robin - 2

Maggie - 7

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Kestrel - Middle Wood - 2

Frey Heron - Forgotten Meadow - 1

Goosander - River Wear - 1 female

Redshank - Saline Lagoon - 1

Nuthatch - The Lookout - 1

Bullfinch - The Lookout - 2

Greenfinch - The Lookout - 1

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Flora/Fungi:

Turkey tail - Wader Lake Footpath - 1

Sulphur tuft - The Lookout

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Wildlife Sightings - 10/11/2023

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