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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 - 22/01/2024

Weather: Bright/breezy
River Wear Tide Level: High


Wader Lake Species

Black-headed Gull - 56
Herring Gull - 24
Canada Goose - 1
Lapwing - 2
Grey Heron - 2
Goosander - 1
Mallard - 17
Teal - 9
Goldeneye - 1 female
Tufted Duck - 2
Shelduck - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Blackbird - 1
Blue Tit - 5
Robin - 2
Bullfinch - 2
Coal Tit - 3
Great Tit - 5
Chaffinch - 6


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Redwing (Spring Gill Wood) - 2
Siskin (Dragonfly Ponds) - 3
Kestrel (East Down scrub) - 1
Lapwing (River Wear - flying down river) - 80
Goosander (River Wear) - 1
Kingfisher (Gully) - 1
Treecreeper (The Lookout) - 1
Greenfinch (The Lookout) - 1
Long-tailed Tit (Hollowood) - 5
Siskin (Hollowood) - 30
Lesser Redpoll (Hollowood) - 2

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