Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings 16/02/2026
Wildlife Sightings Daily Log What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: Brent Goose back on Wader lake huddling with 2 Oystercatcher from the this morning’s cold wind. Male Common Pochard with a Tufted Duck group on Wader Lake. Spotted Redshank still
16 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 15/02/2026
What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: Red Kite flying oversite seen from Top Meadow, the Brent Goose that has been around the site for the last few weeks can still be seen on the adjacent farmers field from Dragonfly ponds viewpoint bench. Spotted
15 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 14/02/2026
What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: The Oystercatchers have been breeding on Wader Lake, the Brent Goose is in for a swim (and has been enjoying doing back-flips in the water to preen itself) and the Kingfisher has been zipping between Teal Pond
15 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 13/02/2026
What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: “The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Lots of Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood ) a
13 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 12/02/2026
What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: “The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” am Wader Lake Species Water Level High Total
12 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/26
What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?: The Grey Herons are very active, yelling at each other with their prehistoric calls and taking up positions in about 14 of the nests in the Heronry. As the leaves of the trees haven’t started growing yet, it
11 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 08/02/2026
Weather: Sunny River Wear T
8 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 07/02/26
Weather: overcast River Wear Tide Level: high Temp: 7°C am Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron (31 in Heron Hedge 4 on the Lake 35 Mute
7 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings -06/02/26
Weather: overcast breezy with rain River Wear Tide Level: Mid am Wader Lake Species
6 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/02/2026
Weather: overcast breezy Rain  
5 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 04/02/26
Weather: Overcast/Drizzle River Wear Tide Level: High am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron 9 Black Headed Gull 14 H
4 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 03/02/26
Weather: Overcast River Wear Tide Level: High am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Tufted Duck 14 Mallard 21 Teal 5 Canada
3 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 02/02/2026
Weather: Overcast/Drizzle R
2 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 01/02/2026
Weather: Overcast River Wea
1 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 31/01/2026
Weather: Slightly Overcast
31 January 2026