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 - 30/12/2024

1 min read • 30 December 2024

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 52

Heron - 1

Shelduck - 18

Black - headed Gull - 5

Herring Gull - 20

Mallard - 25

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Hide

Long - tailed Tit - 4

Bullfinch - 8

Chaffinch - 7

Coal Tit - 2

Treecreeper - 1

Robin - 1

Goldfinch - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Greenfinch - 2

Great spotted Woodpecker - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Black -headed Gull - River Wear - 100

Herring Gull - River Wear - 40

Redshank - River Wear - 2

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Wildlife Sightings - 30/12/2024

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