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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 26/12/2023

Weather: Cold

River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 42

Black - headed Gull - 36

Herring Gull - 2

Shelduck - 6

Teal - 8

Tufted Duck - 3

Common Buzzard - 1

Goshawk - 1

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 (M) 1 (F)

Stock Dove - 1

Greenfinch - 1

Goldfinch - 2

Nuthatch - 1

Robin - 2

Coal Tit - 3

Bullfinch - 2 (F) 1(M)

Chaffinch - 5

Blackbird - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Kingfisher ( Saline Lagoon ) - 1 (F)

Goosander ( River ) - 5

Grey Heron ( River ) - 1

Curlew ( River ) - 3

Redshank ( River ) - 4

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Roe Deer x 3 ( Old Oak Meadow )




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