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 - 26/09/2024

1 min read • 26 September 2024

Weather: Rain

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Water Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Spotted Redshank - 1

Greenshank - 1

Redshank - 56

Lapwing - 32

Oystercatcher - 2

Mute Swan - 1

Gadwall - 14

Teal - 62

Shoveler - 6

Grey Heron - 1

Stonechat - 1

Common Buzzard (meadow) - 2

Hawthorn Wood Feeding Area

Nuthatch - 1

Long-tailed Tit - 9

Greenfinch - 3

Goldfinch - 8

Bullfinch - 4

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Little Egret - River Wear - 3

Little Egret - Saline Lagoon - 1

Grey Heron - Saline Lagoon - 1

Buzzard - Lagoon Meadow - 1

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Wildlife sightings - 26/09/2024

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