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 28/01/25

1 min read • 28 January 2025

Weather : Overcast/Damp

River Wear Tide Level : Low

Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 89

Gadwall - 1(m)

Tufted Duck -18

Grey Heron - 11

Shoveller - 3 (2 m,1f)

Shelduck - 2

Black headed gull -15

Teal - 2

Canada Goose - 8

Greylag Goose -1

Canada X Greylag Goose - 1

Herring Gull - 3

Goldeneye - 1 (m)

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Bullfinch - 3

Nuthatch - 1

Robin -1

Chaffinch -3

Long Tailed Tit - 1

Coal Tit - 2

Blue Tit- 8

Great Tit - 6

Other Species Noted Around Site

Roe Deer x 4

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Wildlife Sightings 28/01/25

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