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 11/11/2024

Weather: Clear

River Wear Tide Level: low

Wader Lake Species

Redshank - 5

Moorhen - 10

Wader Lake Footpath

Fieldfare - 1

Blackbird - 2

Wren - 2

Reed Bunting - 2

Goldfinch - 16

Willow Tit - 1 (ringed) 2 (singing)

Bullfinch - 3

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Goldfinch - 2

Dunnock - 1

Robin - 1

Nuthatch - 2

Blue Tit - 4


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Mallard - River Wear - 30

Shelduck - Saline Lagoon - 1

Little Egret - Saline Lagoon - 1

Teal - Saline Lagoon - 9

Goosander - River Wear -1

Teal - River Wear - 2

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 9

Goldeneye - Reservoir - 1 (F)

Nuthatch - Saline Lagoon - 1 (singing)

Long - tailed Tit - Saline Lagoon - 20+

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Flora/Fungi

Saffron Milkcap x @ Hawthorn Wood

Candlesnuff across site


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