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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Wildlife Sightings - 03/10/2024

Weather - Dry

River Wear Tide Level - Low

Wader Lake Species

Snipe - 1

Oystercatcher - 1

Lapwing - 27

Teal - 13

Moorhen - 6

Canada Goose - 39

Shoveler - 4

Black Headed Gull - 6

Grey Heron - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Blue Tit - 4

Great Tit - 3

Coal Tit - 2

Bullfinch - 1 male and 1 female

Greenfinch - 1 + 1 juv

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Dunnock - 1

Robin - 1

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1

Wren - 1

Stock Dove - 1


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Mallard - - River - 9

Redshank - River - 1

Black Headed Gull - 5

Mammals

Roe Deer - Saline Lagoon - 1

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