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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 - 19/10/2024

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Avocet - 3

Shelduck - 2

Teal - 18

Redshank - 1

Lapwing - 1

Grey Heron - 2

Moorhen - 5

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Nuthatch - 1

Greenfinch - 4

Goldfinch - 3 + 2 juv

Chaffinch - 2 (M) 2 (F)

Bullfinch - 1 (M) 1 (F)

Great Tit - 4

Blue Tit - 2

Coal Tit - 2

Dunnock - 2

Pheasant - 3 (F)

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Jay - North Wood - 2

Jay - Hidden Meadow - 1

Great Tit - Amphibian Ponds - 2

Robin - Amphibian Ponds - 1

Wren - Amphibian Ponds -1

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 6

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals

Roe Deer x 4 (M) @ Hidden Meadow

Flora/Fungi

Candle Snuff @ Fenceline

Shaggy Inkcap @ Middle Wood

Blue Roundhead @ Forgotten Meadow

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