Our flamingos are currently off-show due to the cold and icy weather. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Wader Lake works

Our reserve team are working on Wader Lake today (Thursday 21 November) which may cause disturbance to the wildlife in the area. Thank you for your patience.

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Washington Sightings

Weather :- Freezing

River Tide Level :- Mid

AM / Wader Lake Species (Water Level Low - 100 % Frozen)

Common Buzzard - 1

Jay - 1

Moorhen - 3

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeder

Nuthatch - 2

Sparrowhawk - 1

Bullfinch - 3 (m) 3 (f)

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1(m)

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Siskin - Wader Lake Path - 11

Goldfinch - Wader Lake Path- 7

Cormorant - River Wear- 3

Redshank - River Wear - 9

Herring Gull - River Wear - 36

B.H. Gull - River Wear - 92

Shelduck - Res - 7

Redwing - Gully - 4

Water Rail - Amphibian Pond - 1


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