Wildlife Sightings 26/03/2026
A superb adult Iceland Gull was spotted today on Wader Lake. This elegant Arctic visitor is always a treat to see, far less common than our regular gull species.
Tip for visitors: Check the mixed gull flock carefully, its complete lack of black wingtips is the key giveaway!
|
am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level High |
Total |
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|
Grey Heron |
26 |
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|
Little Grebe |
1 |
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|
Coot |
2 |
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|
Canada Goose |
21 |
||||
|
Greylag Goose |
16 |
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|
Shelduck |
26 |
||||
|
Shoveler |
10m 5f |
||||
|
Gadwall |
6m 4f |
||||
|
Teal |
14m 12f |
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|
Tufted Duck |
4m 5f |
||||
|
Oystercatcher |
5 |
||||
|
Avocet |
2 |
||||
|
Iceland Gull (ad) |
1 |
||||
|
Herring Gull |
62 |
||||
|
L.B.B Gull |
2 |
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|
B.H. Gull |
110 |
||||
|
Med x B.H Gull (hybrid) |
1 |
||||
|
Common Buzzard |
1 |
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|
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
||
|
Great Spotted Woodpecker |
1f |
Chaffinch |
8m 5f |
||
|
Robin |
2 |
Greenfinch |
4 |
||
|
Dunnock |
2 |
Goldfinch |
4 |
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|
Great Tit |
4 |
Siskin |
6 |
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|
Blue Tit |
5 |
Bullfinch |
5m 3f |
||
|
Coal Tit |
2 |
Reed Bunting |
2m |
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|
am/pm |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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|
Greylag |
Saline Lagoon |
2 |
|||
|
Teal |
Saline Lagoon |
4m 5f |
|||
|
Grey Heron |
Saline Lagoon |
1 |
|||
|
Grey Heron |
Forgotten Meadow |
1 |
|||
|
Redshank |
River |
3 |
|||
|
Curlew |
River |
2 |
|||
|
Kestrel |
Corner Meadow |
1m |
|||
|
Sparrowhawk |
North Wood |
1f |
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|
Chiffchaff |
Across site |
11 |
|||
|
Willow Tit |
Filter Reedbed |
3 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
Mammals:
Roe Deer x2 @North Wood
Name: JG
Weather: bright sunny morning 5.5°C
River Wear Tide Level: High (↓)
