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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 - 16/01/2024

Weather: Cold/bright
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Black-headed Gull - 75
Herring Gull - 85
Canada Goose - 1
Carrion Crow - 2


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Dunnock - 1
Greylag Goose - 3 (overhead)
Water Rail - 1
Stock Dove - 5
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 2
Nuthatch - 1
Chaffinch - 3
Coal Tit - 1
Great Tit - 3
Blue Tit - 6
Bullfinch - 4
Robin - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Tufted Duck (Reservoir) - 22
Shelduck (visitor centre) - 20
Redshank (River Wear) - 3
Goldeneye (River Wear) - 3
Willow Tit (The Lookout) - 1 unringed
Goldcrest (Hollowood) - 1
Lapwing (River Wear) - 4
Common Snipe (Spring Gill outflow to river) - 1
Tawney Owl (Hawthorn Wood) - 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker (visitor centre) - 1
Kestrel (Saline Lagoon) - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals;

Grey Squirrel
Otter (River Wear)

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