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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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Today's Sightings

Wader Lake/Tide - very low/Time - AM

Lapwing (6 0n territory) - 62

Oystercatcher - 2

Redshank - 4

Snipe - 2

Avocet - 2

Shelduck - 34

Teal - 20

Heron - (14 on nests) - 20

Gadwall - 2

Pink Footed Goose - 1

Lesser Black Backed Gull - 1

Black headed Gull - 160+

Herring Gull - 6

Shoveler - 2

Canada Goose - 8

Greylag Goose - 17

Coot - 4

Mallard - 40 +

Moorhen - 10 +

 

Saline Lagoon

Shoveler - 4

 

Other Birds

Treecreeper - Near corn hut - 2

Redshank - River Wear - 1

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 28

Gadwall Reservoir - 2

Grey Wagtail - Stream Channel/Picture Window  - 2

Bullfinch - Carpark - 4

Stonechat (east down/amphibian ponds) - 1

 

Hawthorn Wood

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 2

Willow Tit - 1

Blue Tit - 6

Great Tit - 4

Long tailed Tit - 2

Blackbird - 2

Robin - 1

Chaffinch - 2

 

Other Wildlife Species

Mammals:

Hare (old oak meadow) - 1

 

Amphibians:

Common Frogs (spring gill wood) - 6 mating

 

Flora:

Snowdrops - throughout reverse

Dogs Mercury (Hawthorn Wood + Spring Gill Wood

Lords & Ladies + Wild Strawberries - Near Hollowood

Dead Nettle (White) - Forgotten Meadow

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