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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 18/10/2025

Weather: Clear skies
Tide Level
Low
Wader Lake Species


Teal 72
Wigeon 8
Moorhen 15
Sparrowhawk 1 1f
Greylag Goose 1
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area


Bullfinch 4
Nuthatch 1
Willow Tit 1
Greenfinch 2
Goldfinch 4 2 juv
Coal Tit 3
Chaffinch 4
Great Spotted Woodpecker 1 1m
Siskin 15
Bird Species Noted Around Site

Location     Species               Total

River Wear   Greylag Goose  80
Gully Redwing 9
Wader Lake Footpath Willow Tit 1
River Wear Herring Gull 60
River Wear Black-headed Gull 45
River Wear Goosander 4
Forgotten Meadow Redwing 20
Saline Lagoon Little Egret 1
Wader Lake Footpath Siskin 9
Other Wildlife Noted Around Site

Mammals

Location   Species     Total
Hidden Meadow     Roe deer 2
Hidden Meadow      Brown hare 1

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