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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 - 6/03/2025

Weather - Clear and Sunny

River Wear Tide Level - High

Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron - 28

Oystercatcher - 4

Tufted Duck - 10

Shelduck - 40

Black - headed Gull - 100

Herring Gull -, 45

Canada Goose - 31

Greylag - 18

Lapwing - 19

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Dunnock - 1

Long - tailed Tit - 1

Bullfinch - 6

Nuthatch - 1

Goldfinch - 5

Chaffinch - 7

Robin - 1

Coal Tit - 2

Great - spotted Woodpecker - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Heron - Hidden Meadow - 1

Long - tailed Tit - Gully - 2

Heron - Wader Lake Footpath - 1

Blackcap - Wet Woodland - 1

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Hare x 1 @ Hidden Meadow

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