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.

Wildlife Sightings - 24/02/20

1 min read • 24 February 2020

Weather: Rain
Wind Speed: Breezy
River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake
AM
Water Level: High

Grey Heron - 24
Coot - 3
Lapwing - 17
Wigeon - 2 (male), 3 (female)
Oystercatcher - 3
Shoveler - 6 (male), 1 (female)
Goosander - 2 (male)
Pied Wagtail - 1
Shelduck - 27
Tufted Duck - 10 (male), 11 (female)

Saline Lagoon
AM
Tide Level: High

Teal - 11
Oyster Catcher - 1
Water Rail - 2

Hawthorn Wood
AM

Lesser Redpoll - 2
Nuthatch - 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1
Sparrowhawk - 1 (female)
Bullfinch - 9

Other Birds Noted Around Site
AM

Kestrel (male) - Hawthorn Wood - 1
Kingfisher (female) - Amphibian Ponds - 1
Goldcrest - Wader Lake Footpath - 1