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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 - 24/01/2024

Weather: Overcast/blustery
River Wear Tide Level: (in flood)


Wader Lake Species

Shelduck - 25
Teal - 5
Mallard - 28
Tufted Duck - 5
Canada Goose - 1
Grey Heron - 10
Little Grebe - 1
Carrion Crow - 4


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Blackbird - 1
Coal Tit - 4
Robin - 2
Great Tit - 6
Long-tailed Tit - 10
Chaffinch - 7
Bullfinch - 4
Blue Tit - 9
Stock Dove - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Kingfisher (Spring Gill gully) - 1
Bullfinch (The Lookout) - 3
Kestrel (Middle Wood) - 1
Willow Tit (Hawthorn Wood scrub) - 1

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