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 - 17/12/2023

1 min read • 17 December 2023

Weather: Bright, Breezy

Wader Lake Species

Curlew - 37

Teal - 63

Shelduck - 9

Mallard - 71

Grey Heron - 2

Lapwing - 3

Hawthorn Wood Bird feeding Hide

Blue Tit - 10

Chaffinch - 4

Coal Tit - 3

Goldfinch - 3

Great Tit - 7

Bullfinch - 5

Dunnock - 1

Robin - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Redwing - 5 ( Slick Gill Hedge )

Siskin - 14 ( Dragonfly Ponds )

Goosander - 3 ( River Wear )

Mandarin - 1 (F) ( River Wear )

Bullfinch - 3 ( Lookout )

Amphibians/Fish

Flounder ( River Wear )

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Wildlife Sightings - 17/12/2023

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