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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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Wildlife Sightings 02/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 02/02/2026

Weather: Overcast/Drizzle

                                                                River Wear Tide Level: Low

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Mute Swan
2
Grey Heron
16
Canada Goose
7
Teal
28
Tufted Duck
19
Mallard
4
Shelduck
3
Moorhen
4
Herring Gull
11
Lesser Black Backed Gull
1
Black Headed Gull
6
Coot
1
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Great Spotted Woodpecker
1m
Chaffinch
1f
Great Tit
6
Goldfinch
2
Blue Tit
5
Moorhen
1
Coal Tit
1
Woodpigeon
3
Long Tailed Tit
1
Blackbird
1m
Robin
1
Magpie
1
Dunnock
1
Pheasant
2f
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Goldfinch
Wader Lake Footpath
20+
Jay
Wader Lake Footpath
3
Lapwing
Wader Lake Meadow
48
Starling
Wader Lake Meadow
2
Herring Gull
Wader Lake Meadow
75
Greylag
Wader Lake Meadow
1
Canada Goose
Wader Lake Meadow
8
Shelduck
Wader Lake Meadow
3
Woodpigeon
Wader Lake Meadow
42
Grey Heron
Heronry
14
Grey Heron
Saline Lagoon
1
Mallard
Saline Lagoon
6
Teal
Reservoir
8
Mallard
Reservoir
13
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