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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 - 26/01/2024

Weather: Sunny
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Wigeon - 2 (pair)
Tufted Duck - 6
Shelduck - 4
Canada Goose - 3
Grey Heron - 15 (10 in the hedge)
Herring Gull - 92
Black-headed Gull - 36
Buzzard - 1
Lapwing - 44
Great Black-backed Gull - 1
Teal - 2
Mallard


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Goldfinch - 1
Sparrowhawk - 1 female
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 male
Coal Tit - 1
Bullfinch - 2 male
Blue Tit - 4
Long-tailed Tit - 7
Chaffinch - 6
Great Tit - 2
Robin - 1
Greenfinch - 1 female


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Wren (Forgotten Meadow) - 1
Bullfinch (North Wood) - 1 male


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Flora/Fungi;

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