*Site restrictions due to high winds - Sat 21 and Sun 22 Dec*

We will be open on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December with some restrictions in place. Our foxproof gates will remain closed with no access to the woodlands at the east and west of site. Our inner circle with collection animals and wader lake will remain open and our Elf Academy event will be taking place as expected. Please keep an eye on social media for any updates at the weekend.

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Wildlife Sightings 19/12/2024 - Washington

Weather - Sunny

River Wear Tide Level - High

Wader Lake Species

Teal - 7

Gadwall - 9

Lapwing - 9

Black-headed Gull - 68

Herring Gull - 71

Moorhen - 1

Shelduck - 10

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Blue Tit - 2

Great Tit - 2

Coal Tit - 1

Long Tailed Tit - 4

Bullfinch - 2 (1 Male & 1 Female)

Nuthatch - 1

Dunnock - 1

Pheasant - 3 (Female)

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Mallard - River Wear - 26

Wren - Wader Lake Foot Path - 1

Magpie - Wader Lake Foot Path - 1

Robin - " " " - 1

Gadwall - Reservoir - 3

Tufted Duck - "" - 10

Mallard - "" - 12

Black Headed Gull - "" - 2

Coot - " - 1

Moorhen - " - 3

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