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Sun 5th April - Late Opening

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 - 17/10/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 17/10/2024

a.m Tide level Low

Wader Lake:

Spotted Redshank - 1

Common Redshank - 5

Oystercatcher - 2

Lapwing - 14

Avocet - 2

Water Rail - 1

Grey Heron - 3

Gadwall - 6

Teal - 18

Common Buzzard - 1

Willow Warbler - 1 (Footpath)

Jay - 2 (Footpath)

Hawthorn Wood:

Siskin - 2

Goldfinch - 4

Greenfinch - 6

Bullfinch - 8

Chaffinch - 7

Mistle thrush 2

Robin - 2

Nuthatch - 2

Stock Dove - 2

Chiffchaff - 1

Other birds:

Long-tailed tit - 5 (Hawthorn Wood)

Great-spotted Woodpecker - 1 (Hawthorn Wood)

Kingfisher - 1 (Lagoon)

Reed Bunting - 1 (Lagoon)

Grey Heron - 2 (Lagoon)

Goosander - 2 (River Wear)

Cormorant - 1 (River Wear)

Grey Heron - 2 (River Wear)

Little Egret - 1 (River Wear)

Black Cap - 1 (Hollow Wood)

Goldcrest - 1 (Hollow Wood)

Kestrel - 1 (Forgotten Meadow)

Mammals:

Brown Hare (Amphibian Ponds)

Invertebrates:

Speckled Wood (Lagoon Path)

Comma (Window on the Wear)

Flora:

Devil's bit Scab ions (Wader Lake Footpath)

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