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 - 09/10/2024

Weather: Wet

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Buzzard - 2

Teal - 91

Black - tailed Godwit - 11

Redshank - 138

Spotted Redshank - 1

Avocet - 1

Lapwing - 61

Gadwall - 2

Black - headed Gull - 11

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Great spotted Woodpecker - 1

Chaffinch - 3

Greenfinch - 2

Blue Tit - 3

Great Tit - 3

Goldfinch - 3

Robin - 1

Coal Tit - 1

Dunnock - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Mallard - River Wear - 3

Mallard - Saline Lagoon - 15

Mallard - Reservoir - 17

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 12

Wren - North Wood - 1

Lapwing - River Wear - 30


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