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If you'd like to order from this range and support WWT Washington, please give us a call on 0191 4165454 (Mon-Fri 11am - 3.30pm) to purchase and arrange a collection time.
11 November 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 10/11/20
Weather: OvercastWind Speed: LightRiver Wear Tide Level: MidWader Lake Time: AM Water Level: LowTeal - 73Shoveler - 2Shelduck - 1Lapwing - 1Redshank - 46Grey Heron - 2Saline Lagoon Time: AM Tide Level: MidBlack-headed GullCurlewGrey HeronT
10 November 2020
Tree mast year
This year is known as a 'mast year' - a year when trees produce a bumper crop of fruits and nuts, which can have huge benefits for wildlife. Here's a few hints and tips of what to look for and which wildlife has been enjoying nature's buffet.
10 November 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 08/11/20
Weather: Overcast - Light MistWind Speed: NoneRiver Wear Tide Level: HighWader Lake Time: AM Water Level: LowGrey Heron - 2Teal - 80Moorhen - 6Shoveler - 1 maleRedshank - 56Lapwing - 5Shelduck - 2Black-headed Gull - 11Saline Lagoon Time: AM
8 November 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 07/11/2020
Weather: OvercastWind Speed: NoneRiver Wear Tide Level: MidRedshank - 3Grey Heron - 1Black-Headed Gull - 45Teal - 48Greylag - 2Stock Dove - 8Saline LagoonAMMid/Low Tide LevelGreater Spotted Woodpecker - 1 (male)Nuthatch - 1Great Tit - 4Blue Tit - 3Coal Ti
7 November 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 06/11/2020
Weather: FogWind Speed: N/ARiver wear tide level: MidWader lake - AM - LowRedshank - 5Lapwing - 12Teal - 25Shelduck - 1Saline Lagoon - AM - MidLittle egret - 1Grey Heron - 1Shelduck - 2Teal - 3Other birds noted around siteGoosander - River wear - 1Redwing
6 November 2020
Lockdown opening - key information Nov 2020
A walk in nature is what everyone needs right now, and we're pleased to be able to stay open during this new lockdown. There are some restrictions to allow us to stay within government guidance...
5 November 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 04/11/20
Weather: SunnyWind Speed: Light BreezeRiver Wear Tide Level: LowWader Lake Time: AM Water Level: LowRedshank - 8Moorhen - 4Lapwing - 1Shelduck - 3Teal - 87 (38 male, 49 female)Black-headed Gull - 71Saline Lagoon Time: AM Tide Level: LowGre
4 November 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 01/11/20
Weather: OvercastWind Speed: ModerateRiver Wear Tide Level: LowWader Lake Time: AM Water Level: LowShelduck - 1Teal - 97Lapwing - 8Redshank - 11Curlew - 3Black-headed Gull - 64Greylag - 2Grey Heron (meadow) - 5Saline Lagoon Time: AM Tide L
3 November 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 31/10/2020
Weather: OvercastWind Speed: StrongLow Tide LevelCurlew - 4Teal - 10Hawthorn WoodAMGoosander - River Wear - 1 (male), 2 (female)Mute Swan (Juvenile) - River Wear - 1Cormorant - River Wear - 2Common Buzzard - Overflow Car Park - 1Willow Tit - The Lookout F
31 October 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 30/10/2020
Weather: Warm, OvercastWind Speed: N/aRiver wear tide level: LowWaderlake - AM - LowShelduck - 2Redshank - 17Grey Heron - 3Moorhen - 3Teal - 23 male - 27 female Lapwing - 17Saline Lagoon - AM - LowMallard - 1Other birds noted around siteCoal tit - Lookout
30 October 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 29/10/20
Weather: Overcast/RainWind Speed: LightRiver Wear Tide Level: LowWader Lake Time: AM Water Level: LowLapwing - 12Redshank - 27Common Snipe - 1Teal - 34Mistle Thrush (meadow) - 2Redwing (meadow) - 4Jay (meadow) - 3Grey Heron (meadow) - 1Saline Lago
29 October 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 27/10/20
Weather: OvercastWind Speed: LightRiver Wear Tide Level: MidWader Lake Time: AM Water Level: LowShelduck - 3Teal - 35 (15 male)Redshank - 31Lapwing - 2Saline Lagoon Time: AM Tide Level: LowWater Rail - 1Little Egret - 1Shelduck - 1Teal - 2
27 October 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 25/10/2020
Weather: Overcast - Sunny SpellsWind Speed: LowRiver Wear Tide Level: HighAMLow TideLittle Egret - 1Teal - 16Hawthorn WoodAMMute Swan - River Wear - 1Sparrow Hawk - Wader Lake Meadow - 1Other Animals Noted Around SiteAM
25 October 2020
Wildlife Sightings - 22/10/2020
Weather: OvercastWind Speed: Light BreezeRiver wear tide level: HighWader lake - AM - LowGreenshank - 1Bar tailed godwit - 1Redshank - 74Lapwing - 17Grey Heron - 2Black headed gull - 59Herring gull - 2Shelduck - 1Teal - 89Saline Lagoon - AM - HighWater ra
22 October 2020