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 14/01/25

1 min read • 14 January 2025

Weather : Sunny

River Wear Tide Level : Mid

AM Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron -4

Black Headed Gull - 42

Lapwing - 69

Herring Gull -36

Stock Doves - 8

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1(f)

Robin -2

Nuthatch -1

Great Tit -4

Coal Tit - 2

Blue Tit - 6

Chaffinch - 2(f)

Blackbird - 1(f)

Pheasant- 2(f)

Moorhen - 1

Birds Noted Around Site

Mallard - River Wear - 9

Teal - River Wear -6

Tufted Duck - River Wear - 1

Goldfinch - Wader lake footpath - 12

Sparrowhawk - Dragonfly ponds- 1

Little Grebe - River Wear

Mute Swan - River Wear - 6 (4 juv)

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