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Due to Storm Dave we will open slightly later at 11am on Sunday 5th April, this will allow us to assess any storm damage or clean up that needs doing to ensure the site is safe and accessible for our visitors. Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to welcoming you this Easter. 

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Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/2023

Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/2023

Weather: Fine

River wear tide level: Mid

A.M

Wader Lake:

Grey Heron (16 nesting) 27

Shelduck - 16

Wigeon - 4

Teal - 11

Gadwall - 2

Curlew - 8

Redshank - 24

Common Snipe - 1

Lapwings - 52

Kingfisher - 1

Herring Gull - 36

Black-headed Gull - 122

Hawthorn wood:

Reed Bunting - 2

Greater-spotted Woodpecker - 1

Treecreeper - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Stock Dove - 1

Bullfinch - 12

Greenfinch - 8

Goldfinch - 7

Siskin - 2

Other Bird Species noted around site:

Oystercatcher - 22 (Saline Lagoon)

Common Snipe - 1 (Saline Lagoon)

RedShank - 4 (Saline Lagoon)

Grey Heron - 3 (Saline Lagoon)

Teal - 14 (Saline Lagoon)

Curlew - 26 (Saline Lagoon)

Kestrel - 1 (Play Area)

Willow Tit - 1 (Amphibian Pond Area)

Jay - 1 (Spring Gill)

Gold crest - 3 (Hollow wood)

Long-tailed Tit - 6 (Hollow wood)

Other wildlife species spotted on grounds:

Mammals:

Common Seal - 1 (River)

Roe Deer - 2 (Old Oak Meadow)

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