⚠️ Vital Improvements to Our Flamingo Exhibit

We’re currently carrying out vital improvements to our flamingo exhibit to create an even better environment for our flock.

While these enhancements are underway, our flamingos will be temporarily off show. The improvements will help ensure they can be enjoyed by visitors on most days throughout the year for many years to come.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back to see the finished exhibit.

Wildlife sightings - 29/12/18

1 min read • 29 December 2018

Wader Lake (AM, high tide):

Water rail 1

Teal 53

Grey heron 4

Shelduck 15

Curlew 40

Northern shoveler 3

Greylag 35

Saline lagoon (AM, high tide):

Curlew 43

Teal 48

Grey heron 2

Redshank 1

Shelduck 2

Hawthorn Wood feeding station:

Great-spotted woodpecker 2

Chaffinch 17

Bullfinch 14

Blue tit 9

Robin 2

Brambling 4

Great tit 7

Redpoll 1

Goldfinch 11

Nuthatch 1

Coal tit 2

Plus:

Woodcock on Hidden Meadow 1

Cormorant on the River Wear 1

Tufted duck at the reservoir 7

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Wildlife sightings - 29/12/18

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