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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 - 27/08/2024

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Sand Martin - 3

Black - tailed Godwit - 44

Redshank - 41

Lapwing - 68

Curlew - 6

Avocet - 3 + 6 juv

Teal - 7

Mallard - 4

Gadwall - 7

Black - headed Gull -133

Herring Gull - 2 + 6 juv

Grey Heron - 2 juv

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Blue Tit - 4

Great Tit - 4

Coal Tit - 2

Chaffinch - 3 (M) 2 (F) + 2 juv

Goldfinch - 2

Greenfinch - 1

Bullfinch - 1 (F) + 1 juv

Dunnock - 2

Nuthatch - 1

Robin - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Herring Gull - River Wear - 5

Mallard - River Wear - 3

Grey Heron - River Wear - 1

Grey Heron - Heronry - 1

Goldfinch - Wader Lake footpath - 15+

Wren - Wader Lake Footpath - 2

Blue Tit - Wader Lake Footpath - 1

Greenfinch - The Lookout - 2

Great Tit - The Lookout - 2

Mallard - Saline Lagoon - 12

Mallard - Reservoir - 46

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 4

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