Wildlife Sightings - 06/04/2024
River Wear Tide Level: low
Wader Lake Species
Sand Martin - 9
Grey Heron - 18 + 8 Chicks
Lapwing - 11 + 5 nest
Redshank - 14
Oystercatcher - 2
Avocet - 10
Shoveler - 8
Gadwall - 4
Teal - 4
Shelduck - 21
Mute Swan - 2
Reed bunting - 2
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Siskin - 26
Lesser Redpoll - 2
Goldfinch - 10
Greenfinch - 4
Bullfinch - 2
Chaffinch - 8
Nuthatch - 1
Reed Bunting - 1
Stoch Dove - 4
Coal Tit - 2
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Jay - 2 River Reedbed
Grey Heron - 1 - Saline Lagoon
Oystercatcher - 2 Saline Lagoon
Buzzard - 2 Over Site
Sparrow Hawk - 1 over site
Kestrel - 2 Hawthorn wood
Goosander - 1 River
Cormorant - 3 River
Song Thrush - 2 North Wood
Blackcap - 1 North wood
Chiffchaff - 22 On Site