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.

Wildlife Sightings 26/01/25

1 min read • 26 January 2025

Weather : Light breeze

River Wear Tide Level : Low

Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron - 8 (3 pairs)

Red Shank - 3

Teal - 11

Shelduck - 11

Shoveler - 1 (m) 1(f)

Herring Gull - 139

Black Headed Gull 70

Lapwing - 67

Canada Goose - 13

Greylag Goose - 3

Canada X Greylag hybrid - 1

Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station

Siskin - 1(m)

Chaffinch - 5

Robin - 2

Blackbird - 1

Coal Tit - 1

Blu Tit - 6

Long Tailed Tit -4

Birds Noted Around Site

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 12

Jay - River Wear - 2

Cormorant - River Wear - 2

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Wildlife Sightings 26/01/25

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