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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 - 29/01/2024

Weather: Rainy


Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 72
Redshank - 1
Wigeon - 2
Tufted Duck - 12
Teal - 14
Shelduck - 9
Mallard - 24
Canada Goose - 41
Herring Gull - 9
Black-headed Gull - 17
Grey Heron - 15 (9 in hedge)
Carrion Crow - 4


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Blue Tit - 7
Bullfinch - 4
Coal Tit - 2
Chaffinch - 6
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1
Great Tit - 7
Blackbird - 1
Moorhen - 5
Magpie - 1
Robin - 1


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Mute Swan (River Wear) - 2
Tufted Duck (River Wear) - 2
Goldcrest (Window on the Wear 2) - 1
Kingfisher (Dragonfly Ponds) - 1
Grey Heron (Dragonfly Ponds) - 1
Jay (Gully) - 1
Water Rail (Saline Lagoon) - 1
Grey Heron (Saline Lagoon) - 1

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