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 - 06/11/2024

Weather: Dry

River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron - 2

Teal - 12

Redshank - 1

Lapwing - 31

Black - headed Gull - 32

Herring Gull - 1

Moorhen - 8

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Blue Tit - 3

Coal Tit - 1

Robin - 1

Dunnock - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Goldfinch - 1

Great Tit - 1

Chaffinch - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Grey Heron - 1 (Lagoon Meadow)

Little Egret - 1 (River Wear)

Mallard - 16 (River Wear)

Spotted Redshank - 1 (Lagoon)

Teal - 3 (Lagoon)

Moorhen - 1 (Lagoon)

Goldfinch - 14 (Wader Lake Meadow)

Chaffinch - 2 (Wader Lake Meadow)

Long - tailed Tit - 1 (Wader Lake Meadow)

Willow Tit - 1 (Wader Lake Meadow)

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