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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 - 28/03/2024

Weather: Overcast, sunny spells, showers

River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Greylag Goose - 6

Canada Goose - 29

Mute Swan - 2

Shelduck - 28

Shoveler - 4 (2 female, 2 male)

Tufted Duck - 16

Stock Dove - 2

Oystercatcher - 2

Lapwing - 14

Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2

Grey Heron - 25

Carrion Crow - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Stock Dove - 2

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 male

Coal Tit - 1

Siskin - 30

Dunnock - 1

Bullfinch - 4 (2 female, 2 male)

Goldfinch - 1

Blue Tit - 6

Great Tit - 6

Chaffinch - 5


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Shelduck (River Wear) - 2

Teal (River Wear) - 2

Tufted Duck (reservoir) - 16

Curlew (River Wear) - 9

Redshank (River Wear) - 2

Cormorant (River Wear) - 2

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Hawthorn Wood) - 1

Nuthatch (Hawthorn Wood) - 1

Little Egret (Saline Lagoon) - 1

Tawny Owl (Hawthorn Wood roost) - 2

Sparrowhawk (Willow the Wisp) - 1

Greenfinch (centre feeders) - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals:

Fox poo (The Orchard)


Invertebrates:

Bumblebees (Wader Lake footpath)


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