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

Close alert

Wildlife Sightings - 08/01/2024

Weather: Overcast/bright
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Shelduck - 2
Lapwing - 26
Black-headed Gull - 15
Herring Gull - 10
Moorhen - 2
Mallard - 4
Canada Goose - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Nuthatch - 1
Treecreeper - 1
Bullfinch - 4
Greenfinch - 1
Goldfinch - 2
Blue Tit - 13
Great Tit - 6
Long-tailed Tit - 10
Chaffinch - 3
Coal Tit - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Goldeneye (River Wear) - 3 (1 female & 2 male)
Redshank (River Wear) - 1
Curlew (over River Wear) - 2
Grey Heron (River Wear) - 1
Coot (Reservoir)
Goldcrest (Wader Lake footpath) - 1
Teal (River Wear) - 4


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals;

Grey Squirrel


Flora/Fungi;

Yellow Brain (Hollowood)

  • Share this article