Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings - 22/07/26
A nice bright morning with a few early dragonflies out at the Amphibian ponds, the Black Tailed Godwit and Greenshank that have been around for a few days are still on the far end of the lake in front of Vic Robins Hide. am/pm Wader
22 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 21/07/26
A Greenshank and Black-tailed Godwit on the lake this morning alongside lots of post breeding wading birds using the lake to roost for the day. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avo
21 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 19/07/2026
A pair of Greenshank on the lake this morning alongside lots of post breeding wading birds using the lake to roost for the day. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 3
19 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 18/07/26
A Humming-bird Hawk-moth has been spotted at Wet Wood near the cabin this dayflying moth is often mistaken for a small hummingbird due to its rapid wingbeats and ability to hover while feeding, it is always a crowd-pleasing sighting. am/pm
18 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 17/07/26
am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron 5, 1j Avocet 39, 1juv Curlew 11 Teal 1
17 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 16/07/26
A Humming-bird Hawk-moth has been spotted at Wet Wood near the cabin this dayflying moth is often mistaken for a small hummingbird due to its rapid wingbeats and ability to hover while feeding, it is always a crowd-pleasing sighting. am/pm
16 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 15/07/26
Lots of butterfly around this morning with the warmth, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Large White, Speckled Wood, am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 46,+2juv
15 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 14/07/26
A lovely Kingfisher zipping along the back of Wader Lake! am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Kingfisher 1 Avocet 46 Greylag go
14 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 13/07/26
Common Sandpiper on the river bank at Window on the Wear while the tide was low, lots of other birds enjoying the exposed mud as well, Curlew, Lapwing and Oystercatcher. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level
13 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 12/07/26
Lots of post breeding waders using the back bank of Wader Lake to rest, Lapwing, Redshank, Avocet, Oystercatcher and a few Curlew. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet
12 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 11/07/26
Lots of Great Spotted Woodpecker activity in Hawthorn Wood hide and also lots of Willow Tits calling across the site :) am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Mallard 7
11 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 10/07/2026
Lots of butterfly around this morning with the warmth, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Large White, Speckled Wood, am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Avocet 44
10 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 09/07/2026
The wildflower meadows and hedgerows are still looking fantastic, with a wonderful display of summer blooms currently on show. am Wader Lake Species Water Level Low Total Avocet
9 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 08/07/2026
Lots of butterfly around this morning with the warmth, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Large White, Speckled Wood, Comma, Painted Lady, Ringlet. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
8 July 2026
Wildlife Sightings 07/07/2026
Quite a few post breeding wading birds resting on the lake, Redshank, Curlew and Avocet. 1 Little Egret visible in the Heronry opposite the Wader Lake Hides. am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total
7 July 2026