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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 - 22/05/2024

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Weather: Torrential rain

River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Avocet (11 nests) - 37

Grey Heron - 5 adults + 8 juv

Shelduck - 43 + 2 ducklings

Sand Martin - 7

Black-headed Gull - 112

Common Tern - 40

Teal - 2

Canada Goose - 40

Greylag Goose - 1

Gadwall - 8

Lapwing - 3


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Bullfinch 3

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 male

Chaffinch - 3

Goldfinch - 1

Dunnock - 1

Great Tit - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Avocet - Saline Lagoon - 3

Grey Heron - Saline Lagoon - 1

Herring Gull - River Wear - 20


Other Wildlife Species Moted Around Site

Mammals:

Roe Deer - bounding across Saline Lagoon Meadow - 2 (1 male + 1 female)

Pygmy Shew - 3






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