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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 13/02/2026

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

Lots of Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood )

am
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
High
Total
Grey Heron
31
Mute Swan
2
Canada Goose
3
Shelduck
21
Mallard
12
Teal
5
Shoveler
3 (2m 1f)
Tufted Duck
20
Oystercatcher
2
Coot
3
Black headed Gull
10
Herring Gull
5
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
11
Bullfinch
5 (3m 2f)
Great Tit
4
Chaffinch
4 (2m 2f)
Coal Tit
3
Goldfinch
2
Long-tailed Tit
4
Siskin
5
Reed Bunting
1
Dunnock
3
G.S Woodpecker
1f
Robin
2
am
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Teal
Lagoon
5
Mallard
Lagoon
2
Grey Heron
Lagoon
1
Goldcrest
Hollowood
1
Treecreeper
Hollowood
1
Long-tailed Tit
Hollowood
6
Kestrel
Amphib Pond area
1m

Other Flora and Fauna Noted Around Site

Flora:

Snowdrops (Gully and across site)

Name: AW

Weather: overcast rain / sleet

River Wear Tide Level: high

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