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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.

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Wildlife Sightings - 13/04/2024

Weather: overcast/mild/ windy

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron - 22

Sand Martin - 14

Avocet - 16

Oystercatcher - 2

Redshank - 2

Lapwing - 11

Shoveler - 10

Shelduck - 36

Gadwall - 4

Teal - 5

Black-headed Gull - 52

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Siskin - 3

Blue Tit -3

Chaffinch - 5

Bullfinch - 4

Stock Dove - 5

Coal Tit - 2

Robin - 3

Great-spotted Woodpecker - 1

Dunnock - 1

Greenfinch - 3

Goldfinch - 5

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Redshank - 2 (River Wear)

Avocet - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

Shelduck - 5 (Saline Lagoon)

Graylag Goose - 2 (Saline Lagoon)

Canada Goose - 1(Saline Lagoon)

Goosander - 2 (River)

Sparrowhawk - 1 (North wood)


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