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 9/12/24

1 min read • 9 December 2024

Weather : Clear, sunny

River Wear Tide Level : High

Wader Lake Species

Shelduck - 5

Lapwing - 6

Teal - 86

Mallard - 6

Wigeon - 3

Grey Heron - 4

Herring Gull - 4

Black headed gull - 12

Gadwall - 2

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Nuthatch - 1

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1

Bullfinch - 6

Robin - 1

Coaltit - 2

Goldfinch - 1

Chaffinch - 8

Blackbird - 1

Dunnock - 1

Greenfinch - 1

Wildlife noted around site

Little Egret - 1 -Stream Channel

Velvet Shank x5 along fenceline

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