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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 27/02/2026

Four Mute Swans having a ‘wrestling match’ over territory on Wader Lake. I’m not sure who won!

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Mute Swan territorial fighting/displays
4
Shelduck
32
Canada goose
13
Greylag goose
7
Greylag x Canada goose hybrid
1
Grey Heron
46 (2 juv), 20 nests
Oystercatcher
3
Gadwall
2
Tufted duck
7
Black headed gull
33
Shoveller
7
Teal
4
am/pm
Grey Heron
Corner Meadow
1
Grey Heron
Hidden Meadow
4
Song Thrush
Hidden Meadow
2 singing
Siskin
Wader Lake footpath
10

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals: Amphibians / Fish:   Invertebrates:           Flora / Fungi:

Name: KLF                                                                                      

Weather: Very warm and sunny

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

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