Wildlife Sightings 24/04/2026
A Marsh Harrier was seen flying over the site today, providing an excellent view before drifting off.
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am/pm |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level |
Total |
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Grey Heron |
29 |
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Mute Swan |
1 |
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Shelduck |
17 |
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Teal |
7 |
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Shoveler |
2 |
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Gadwall |
2 |
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Avocet |
35 |
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Oystercatcher |
3 |
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Tufted duck |
4 |
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Lapwing (2 pairs) |
4 |
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Black-headed Gull |
25 |
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Herring Gull |
6 |
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Greylag goose |
10, 3 goslings |
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Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
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Great Tit |
2 |
Goldfinch |
4 |
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Blue Tit |
4 |
Magpie |
2 |
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Long Tailed Tit |
1 |
Pheasant |
3 |
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am/pm |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Common Buzzard |
Over site north 12:15 |
1 @12:15 |
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Marsh Harrier |
Over Wader Lake heading east |
1 @15:30 |
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Sparrowhawk |
Over Corner Meadow |
1♂ |
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Willow Warbler |
Corner Meadow |
1 |
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Chiffchaff |
Corner Meadow |
2 |
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Blackcap |
Corner Meadow |
1 |
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Swallow |
Corner Meadow |
4 |
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Sand Martin |
Corner Meadow |
6 |
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Jay |
Corner Meadow |
2 |
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Common Snipe |
Stream Channel |
1 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
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Mammals: Roe Deer x1 @Hidden Meadow |
Invertebrates: St. Marks Fly x 80+ Orange Tip X 3 (2♂ 1♀) Peacock X 2 @Corner Meadow |
Flora / Fungi: |
Name: JG/KLF
Weather: Sunny
River Wear Tide Level: (high)
