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 - 23/12/24

1 min read • 23 December 2024

Weather : Pink Skies

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 26

Shoveler - 2

Teal - 7

Herring Gull - 110

Black Headed Gull - 147

Greater Black Headed Gull - 2

Shelduck - 6

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

Blue Tit - 6

Great Tit - 4

Nuthatch - 1

Dunnock - 1

Chaffinch - 5

Bullfinch - 3

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Robin - 2 (Saline Lagoon)

Redshank - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

Mallard - 9 (River Wear)

Chaffinch - 5 (The Orchard)

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Wildlife Sightings - 23/12/24

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