⚠️ 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.

Today's Sightings

1 min read • 10 December 2014

Wader Lake Time/am Tide/low

Teal - 5

Shelduck - 10

Black-headed Gull - 120

Herring Gull - 14

Greylag - 1

Grey Heron - 1

Saline Lagoon

Shelduck - 2

Teal - 30

Hawthorn Wood

Chaffinch - 8

Bullfinch - 8

Blue Tit - 12

Great Tit - 8

Coal Tit - 4

Robin - 1

Dunnock - 1

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1

Nuthatch - 1

Blackbird - 8

Jay - 1

Other Birds

Tufted Duck (reservoir) - 30

Redwing (Wader Lake path) - 4

Song Thrush (Wader Lake path) - 1

Curlew (River Wear) - 1

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