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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 24/04/2024

Weather = Sun with Showers

River Wear Tide Level = Low

Water Level = Mid

Wader Lake Species

Avocet - 14

Oystercatcher - 3

Lapwing - 8

Redshank - 1

Grey Heron - 29 (14 Adult + 15 Young)

Mute Swan - 2

Greylag Goose - 12 + 6 Young

Shoveler - 8

Gadwall - 4

Teal - 4

Tufted Duck - 6

Sand Martin - 6

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Goldfinch - 16

Greenfinch - 2

Bullfinch - 4

Chaffinch - 8

Chiffchaff - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Stock Dove - 5

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 (F)

Reed Bunting - 1 (F)

Robin - 3

Bird Species Around Site

Buzzard - North Over Site - 1

Willow Warbler - Wader Lake Footpath - 2

Chiffchaff - Wader Lake Footpath - 2

Blackcap - Wader Lake Footpath - 1

Crested Whitethroat - Wader Lake Footpath - 1

Song Thrush - Wader Lake Footpath - 1

Bullfinch - Wader Lake Footpath - 2

Swallow - Wader Lake - 1

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