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 - 13/12/2024

1 min read • 13 December 2024

Weather ; Foggy

River Wear level : Mid

Wader Lake Species :

Shelduck - 14

Grey Heron - 1

Moorhen - 4

Herring Gull - 12

Gadwall - 8

Teal - 24

Mallard - 6

Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station

Blue Tit - 4

Great Tit - 6

Coal Tit - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Chaffinch - 2

Bullfinch - 5

Dunnock - 1

Pheasant - 3

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Woodcock - 1 (Play Area)

Mistle Thrush - 8 (Over Site)

Black headed gull - 36 (River Wear)

Herring Gull - 9 (River Wear)

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Wildlife Sightings - 13/12/2024

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