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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 - 24/08/2024

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Sand Martin - 4

Avocet - 9

Curlew - 23

Redshank - 47

Lapwing - 86

Ringed Plover - 2

Black - tailed Godwit - 20

Teal - 34

Shelduck - 7

Black - headed Gull - 65

Canada Goose - 40

Moorhen - 5

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Blue Tit - 6

Great Tit - 4

Greenfinch - 3 + 3 juv

Chaffinch - 1 (singing) 1 (F) + 2 juv

Goldfinch - 1 + 1 juv

Bullfinch - 1 (F) + 1 juv

Nuthatch - 1

Dunnock - 1

Magpie - 1

Stock Dove - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Goldfinch - Hidden Meadow - 50+

Grey Heron - Heronry - 2

Wren - Wader Lake Footpath - 2

Cormorant - River Wear - 1

Mute Swan - Saline Lagoon - 1

Mallard - Saline Lagoon - 15

Black - headed Gull - Saline Lagoon - 2

Mallard - Reservoir - 14


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