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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 - 26/10/2023

Weather: Wet, overcast, mild
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Common Snipe - 1
Kestrel - 1
Sparrowhawk - 1
Grey Heron - 2
Goosander - 4
Pink-footed Goose - 50
Teal - 25
Redshank - 20
Moorhen - 4
Lapwing - 8


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Pheasant - 2
Moorhen - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Water Rail (Saline Lagoon) - 1
Black-headed Gull (Saline Lagoon) - 12
Willow Tit (Lookout feeding station) - 1
Canada Goose (over River Wear) - 2
Long-tailed Tit (heard over Visitor Centre)
Song Thrush (Hawthorn scrub) - 1
Redwing (Hawthorn scrub) - 10
Lesser Black-backed Gull (over River Wear) - 1
Siskin (heard over Visitor Centre)
Coal Tit (Lookout feeding station) - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals;

Grey Squirrel

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