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 - 19/09/2025

1 min read • 19 September 2025

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron - 1

Black-Tailed Godwit - 1

Teal - 25

Moorhen - 9

Canada Goose - 1

Greylag - 1

Black-Headed Gull - 2

Jackdaw- 5

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Blue Tit - 6

Great Tit - 3

Chaffinch - 4

Bullfinch - 4

Blackcap - 1 (male)

Robin - 2

Coal Tit - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Chiffchaff - Lagoon Path - 1

Black-Headed Gull - River Wear - 94

Herring Gull - River Wear - 54

Teal - River Wear - 4

Mallard - River Wear - 49

Little Egret - River Wear - 2

Curlew - Lagoon - 1

Cormorant - River Wear - 3

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Wildlife Sightings - 19/09/2025

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