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 - 20/12/24

1 min read • 20 December 2024

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species :

Lapwing - 4

Teal - 58

Shelduck - 13

Herring Gull - 19

Black - headed Gull - 91

Canada Goose - 2

Moorhen - 2

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Hide

Jay - 1

Great Tit - 6

Blue Tit - 6

Greenfinch - 2

Bullfinch - 3

Chaffinch - 9

Nuthatch - 1

Blackbird - 1

Robin - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Tufted Duck - 26 (Reservoir)

Grey Wagtail - 1 (Stream Channel)

Blackbird - 2 (Wader Lake Footpath)

Shelduck - 1 (Reservoir)

Willow Tit - 1(Wader Lake Footpath)

Long-Tailed Tit - 6 (Play area)

Moorhen - 1 (Reservoir)

Gadwall - 18 (Reservoir)

Mallard - 12 (Reservoir)

Dunnock - 1 (Hawthorn Wood feeding station)

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Wildlife Sightings - 20/12/24

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