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Sun 5th April - Late Opening

Due to Storm Dave we will open slightly later at 11am on Sunday 5th April, this will allow us to assess any storm damage or clean up that needs doing to ensure the site is safe and accessible for our visitors. Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to welcoming you this Easter. 

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Wildlife Sightings 01/03/2024

Wildlife Sightings 01/03/2024

Weather - Sunny/Breezy

River Tide Level - Mid

Water Level - High

Wader Lake Species

Tufted Duck- 1(M) 3(F)

Greylag Goose - 2

Canada Goose - 15

Shelduck - 33

Mallard - 16

Black Headed Gull - 185

Herring Gull - 25

Grey Heron - 14 (Heronry)

Mute Swan - 1

Wigeon - 1 (M)

Oystercatcher - 2

Lapwing - 84

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Treecreeper - 1

Great Tit - 4

Chaffinch - 3(M) 2(F)

Blue Tit - 5

Blackbird - 1(M)

Long Tailed Tit - 2

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 2

Goldfinch - 3

Bullfinch - 2(M) 1(F)

Robin - 1

Coal Tit - 1

Dunnock 2

Bird Species Around Site

Redshank - River Wear - 1

Shelduck - River Wear - 1

Mallard - River Wear - 5

Moorhen - River Wear - 3

Teal - Saline Lagoon - 2(M)

Mallard - Saline Lagoon - 1(M) 1(F)

Blue Tit - Wader Lake Footpath - 3

Robin - Lagoon Footpath - 3

Great Tit - The Lookout - 2

Chaffinch - The Lookout - 1(M)




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