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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 02/02/25

Wildlife Sightings 02/02/25

Weather : Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High (down)

Wader Lake Species (am)

Black headed Gull - 68

Herring Gull - 54

Mallard - 7

Moorhen - 4

Shelduck - 18

Canada Goose - 3

Shoveler - 1(M)

Tufted Duck - 13

Lapwing - 120

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Woodpecker - 1

Nuthatch -1

Blue Tit -7

Robin -4

Great Tit - 5

Bullfinch - 3(m) 2(f)

Coal Tit - 1

Chaffinch - 1(m)

Long Tailed Tit -3

Pheasant -3 (f)

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Grey Heron - Heronry - 7

Black headed Gull - River Wear - 20

Mute Swan - River Wear - 1

Mallard - River Wear -3

Whooper Swan -River Wear - 4

Mallard - Reservoir - 16

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 8

Coot - Reservoir - 2

Mute Swan - Saline Lagoon - 2

Shelduck - Saline Lagoon -1

Mallard - Saline Lagoon - 4

Other Wildlife Noted Around Site

Roe Deer - Saline Lagoon Footpath - 2


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