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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 9/11/2025

Weather: Clear

River Wear Tide Level: High

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Teal
25
Shelduck
3
Wigeon
1
Grey Heron
3
Redshank
6
Lapwing
1
Black Headed Gull
8
Herring Gull
1
Moorhen
9
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
3
Wren
1
Great Tit
3
Dunnock
1
Coal Tit
2
Magpie
2
Chaffinch
2m 1f
Carrion Crow
2
Bullfinch
1m 2f
Pheasant
1
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Greylag
Oversite
100+
Lapwing
Oversite
42
Blackbird
Wader Lake Footpath
2m 1f
Wren
Wader Lake Footpath
1
Goldfinch
Wader Lake Footpath
4
Willow Tit
Lookout
1♫
Treecreeper
Lookout
1
Great Tit
Lookout
4
Tufted Duck
Reservoir
15
Mallard
Reservoir
9
Black Headed Gull
River Wear
5
Teal
Saline Lagoon
11
Mallard
Saline Lagoon
2

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals: Amphibians / Fish:   Invertebrates:           Flora / Fungi:

Brown Hare x1                                                                                      

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