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⚠️ Vital Improvements to Our Flamingo Exhibit

We’re currently carrying out vital improvements to our flamingo exhibit to create an even better environment for our flock.

While these enhancements are underway, our flamingos will be temporarily off show. The improvements will help ensure they can be enjoyed by visitors on most days throughout the year for many years to come.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back to see the finished exhibit.

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Wildlife Sightings 18/6/19

Wildlife Sightings 18/6/19

Weather: Sunny

Wind Speed: Light breeze


Wader Lake

AM Tide Level: Low

Avocet - 43

Common Tern - 86

Little Ringed Plover - 1

Curlew - 1

Redshank - 7

Lapwing - 30

Black Headed Gull - 24

Lesser Black Backed Gull - 2


Saline Lagoon

Mute Swan - 1

Lapwing - 2

Oystercatcher - 1


Hawthorn Wood

Bullfinch - 10

Goldfinch - 5

Chaffinch - 11

Robin - 1

Great Spotted Woodpecker (juvenile) - 1

Nuthatch - 2

Great Tit - 9

Blue Tit - 3


Other Birds Noted Around Site

Chiffchaff (across site)

Cormorant (River Wear) - 1

Grey Heron (Heron Hedge) - 12

Wren (Saline Meadow Path) - 1

Kestrel (female and juvenile) (Hawthorn Wood) - 2


Other Wildlife Species Around Site

Invertebrates:

Speckled Wood

Painted Lady

Small White


Flora:

Common Couch

Cut Leaved Cranesbill

Soft Rush

Soft Brome

Fox & Cubs



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