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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 12/02/2026

“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.”

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Wader Lake Species
Water Level
High
Total
Grey Heron (26 in Heron Hedge 11 on the Lake)
37
Mute Swan
2
Canada Goose
6
Shelduck
44
Mallard
9
Teal
12
Shoveler
2 (1m 1f)
Tufted Duck
24
Oystercatcher
4
Coot
4
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
32
Bullfinch
4 (2m 2f)
Great Tit
11
Chaffinch
5 (3m 2f)
Coal Tit
7
Goldfinch
2
Long-tailed Tit
8
Siskin
2
Nuthatch
1
Dunnock
3
G.S Woodpecker
1m
Robin
2
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Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Teal
Lagoon
9
Mallard
Lagoon
6
Gadwall
Lagoon
2
Grey Heron
Lagoon
1
Little Grebe
Reservoir
1
Song Thrush ???
Wet Wood
1
Goldcrest
Hollowood
1
Treecreeper
Hollowood
1
Long-tailed Tit
Hollowood
6

Other Flora and Fauna Noted Around Site

Flora:

Snowdrops (Gully and across site)

Name: JG

Weather: overcast rain

River Wear Tide Level: high

Temp: 6°C

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