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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 - 20/10/2024

Weather: Windy, Rainy

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake Species

Teal - 50

Avocet - 2 juv

Lapwing - 2

Black - headed Gull - 6

Shoveler - 1 (F)

Wader Lake Footpath

Wren - 2 ( singing )

Long - tailed Tit - abundant - several flocks

Goldcrest - 1

Robin - 1

Blue Tit - 3

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Hide

Wren - 1

Goldfinch - 3

Greenfinch - 2 (M) 1 (F)

Great Tit - 7

Long - tailed Tit - 2

Blue Tit - 2

Chaffinch - 3

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Kingfisher - The Gully - 1

Willow Tit - The Gully - 1 ( singing )

Willow Tit - The Lookout ( unringed ) -1

Cormorant - River Wear - 1

Other Species Noted Around Site

Invertebrates

Feathered Thorn Moth @ Northumbrian Water Hide

Common Puffball @ Saline Lagoon x 100

Dryads Saddle @ Spring Gill x 2

Saffron Milkcap @ South Wood x 2

Flora/Fungi

Yarrow ( in flower across site )

Oxeye Daisy ( in flower across site

Bromble ( in flower across site )

Orange Jelly Spot @ Saline Lagoon

Glistening Inkcap ( across site )

Shaggy Inkcap ( across site )

Oysterling sp @ Saline Lagoon

Candle Snuff





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