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 - 20/01/25

1 min read • 20 January 2025

Weather : Cold, wet and overcast

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake Species

Mute Swan - 1

Lapwing - 6

Heron - 2

Black Headed Gull - 15

Herring Gull -6

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1

Bullfinch - 5

Robin -3

Chaffinch - 7

Dunnock - 1

Blackbird - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Coal Tit - 2

Long Tailed Tit - 2

Birds Noted Around Site

Heron - River Wear - 1

Canada Goose -River Wear - 1

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Wildlife Sightings - 20/01/25

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