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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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Latest sightings

Wildlife Sightings 18/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 18/02/2026

Lots of deer activity across the site, look out for them (especially towards the end and start of the day) on the East of the site- around North wood and the meadows and the Dragonfly ponds. am/pm Wader Lake Species Wa

18 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 17/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 17/02/2026

“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood ) am Wader Lake Species Water Level

17 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 16/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 16/02/2026

Brent Goose back on Wader lake huddling with 2 Oystercatcher from the this morning’s cold wind. Male Common Pochard with a Tufted Duck group on Wader Lake. Spotted Redshank still on Saline Lagoon browsing around the breach. am/pm

16 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 15/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 15/02/2026

Red Kite flying oversite seen from Top Meadow, the Brent Goose that has been around the site for the last few weeks can still be seen on the adjacent farmers field from Dragonfly ponds viewpoint bench. Spotted Redshank back on Saline Lagoon. a

15 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 14/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 14/02/2026

The Oystercatchers have been breeding on Wader Lake, the Brent Goose is in for a swim (and has been enjoying doing back-flips in the water to preen itself) and the Kingfisher has been zipping between Teal Ponds on Wader Lake and the River Viewpoint. With

14 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 13/02/2026

“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Lots of Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood ) am Wader Lake Species Wa

13 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 12/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 12/02/2026

“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” am Wader Lake Species Water Level High Total Grey Heron (26 in Heron Hedge 11

12 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/26

Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/26

The Grey Herons are very active, yelling at each other with their prehistoric calls and taking up positions in about 14 of the nests in the Heronry. As the leaves of the trees haven’t started growing yet, it’s a great time to spot them starting to nes

11 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 08/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 08/02/2026

am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Mute Swan 2 Canada Goose 16 Herring Gull 20 Greater Black Back

8 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 07/02/26

Wildlife Sightings - 07/02/26

 Weather: overcast River Wear Tide Level: high Temp: 7°C am Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron (31 in Heron Hedge 4 on the Lake 35 Mute

7 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings -06/02/26

Wildlife Sightings -06/02/26

Weather: overcast breezy with rain River Wear Tide Level: Mid                                         am Wader Lake Species

6 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 05/02/2026

Weather: overcast breezy Rain                                                                

5 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 04/02/26

Wildlife Sightings 04/02/26

Weather: Overcast/Drizzle River Wear Tide Level: High am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron 9 Black Headed Gull 14 H

4 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 03/02/26

Wildlife Sightings 03/02/26

Weather: Overcast River Wear Tide Level: High am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Tufted Duck 14 Mallard 21 Teal 5 Canada

3 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 02/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 02/02/2026

Weather: Overcast/Drizzle                                                                 R

2 February 2026