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Wildlife Sightings 18/10/2026

Wildlife Sightings 18/10/2026

Large flocks of Goldfinch flying through the site’s hedgerows, several Little Egret on the lake, river and lagoon.

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Little Egret
4
Grey Heron
2
Redshank
11
Teal
32
Mallard
4
Moorhen
3
Black Headed Gull
9
Herring Gull
1
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Coal Tit
1
Chaffinch
2
Blue Tit
2
Nuthatch
1
Wren
1
Blackbird
2
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Goldfinch (3 Flocks)
Around Site
90+
Mallard
River Wear
9
Teal
River Wear
2
Little Egret
River Wear
2
Grey Heron
Saline Lagoon
2
Little Egret
Saline Lagoon
1
Mallard
Saline Lagoon
5
Redshank
Saline Lagoon
2
Moorhen
Saline Lagoon
1
Mallard
Reservoir
11
Tufted Duck
Reservoir
12
Gadwall
Reservoir
2
Shoveler
Reservoir
1

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site  

Mammals:
Roe Deer X1
@Saline Lagoon Footpath
Amphibians / Fish:
Invertebrates:
          Flora / Fungi:

Name: MJ                                                                                

Weather: Overcast/Cold

River Wear Tide Level: Mid