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Our nature reserve is a green and tranquil place, a haven for wildlife set on the banks of the River Wear.
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Wildlife sightings - 22/04/2018
Posted on 22nd April 2018 by WWT Washington
a.m. Tide level: high Wader Lake Avocet 34 Common tern 3 Black-tailed godwit 11 Little ringed plover 1 Grey heron 25+ Gadwall 6 (3 pairs) Shoveler 4 (3 male & 1 female) Mute swan 1 Oystercatcher 4[...]
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Wildlife sightings - 20/04/2018
Posted on 20th April 2018 by WWT Washington
a.m. Tide Level: high Wader Lake Avocet 24 Little ringed plover (displaying on islands) 2 Black-tailed godwit 6 Redshank 4 Lapwing 16 Oystercatcher 2 Shoveler 4 Gadwall 8 Shelduck 18 Teal 5 Saline Lag[...]
Seasonal highlights
There's wildlife to see all year round, with each season bringing a different and exciting mix of species.
Sightings archive
Take a look back through the archives and see what's been seen at Washington in previous months.
Photographing wildlife
Washington is an excellent place for photographing wildlife, no matter what your level of experience is.
