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 - 22/12/24

1 min read • 22 December 2024

Weather : Windy

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 8

Song Thrush - 1 (on meadow)

Teal - 23

Herring Gull - 43

Lessor Black Headed Gull - 1

Black Headed Gull - 149

Shelduck - 5

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area (closed due to high wind)

Blue Tit - 6

Great Tit - 7

Goldfinch - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Dunnock - 2

Chaffinch - 6

Robin - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Robin - 2 (Wader Lake)

Curlew - 3 - (River Wear)

Goldfinch - 8 - (River Wear)

Bullfinch - 2 - (Wader Lake Footpath)

Flora/Fungi:

Candlesnuff - seen across site

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Wildlife Sightings - 22/12/24

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