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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 24/01/2026

Weather: Dull, mizzle

                                                                River Wear Tide Level: High

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Grey Heron       3 on edge of the Lake and 1 in the tree
4
Teal
4
Herring Gull
12
Greylag
1
Canada x Greylag goose
1
Mute Swan
2
Shelduck
8
Tufted duck
12
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Bullfinch
6
Chaffinch
3
Coal tit
4
Blue tit
10
Great tit
2
Robin
1
Long tailed tit
3
Siskin
heard
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Goldcrest
Wader Lake Footpath
1
Shelduck
Saline Lagoon
1
Teal
Saline Lagoon
3
Goldcrest
The Lookout
1

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals: Amphibians / Fish:   Invertebrates:           Flora / Fungi:

Weasel x1 @Hawthorn Wood

Roe deer x2 (1m, 1f) @Hawthorn Wood     Snowdrops flowering across site

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