Wildlife Sightings 02/04/2026
Now starting to bloom Cuckoo Flower, Snake’s‑head Fritillary and Marsh Marigold
The Spotted Redshank, a rare visitor that’s been around the lagoon all winter is still showing well at the Lagoon
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am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level High |
Total |
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Grey Heron |
31 |
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Coot |
4 |
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Canada Goose |
20 |
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Greylag Goose |
18 |
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Shelduck |
22 |
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Shoveler |
7m 3f |
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Gadwall |
4m 2f |
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Teal |
8m 8f |
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Oystercatcher |
6 |
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Avocet |
8 |
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Lapwing |
2 |
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Herring Gull |
40 |
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L.B.B Gull |
4 |
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B.H. Gull |
116 |
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Med x B.H Gull (hybrid) |
1 |
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Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
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Great Spotted Woodpecker |
1m |
Chaffinch |
11m 6f |
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Nuthatch |
2 |
Greenfinch |
4 |
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Long-tailed Tit |
2 |
Goldfinch |
4 |
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Great Tit |
5 |
Bullfinch |
4m 2f |
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Blue Tit |
7 |
Reed Bunting |
1m |
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Coal Tit |
3 |
Stock Dove |
3 |
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am/pm |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Spotted Redshank |
Saline Lagoon |
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Avocet |
Saline Lagoon |
4m 5f |
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Redshank |
River |
3 |
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Curlew |
River |
2 |
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Common Buzzard |
Spring Gill |
1 |
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Chiffchaff |
Across site |
11 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
Flora: @Forgotten Meadow - Cuckoo Flower, Snake’s‑head Fritillary and Marsh Marigold
Invertebrate: Peacock, Comma & Bee-fly along Wader Lake footpath
Name: JG
Weather: bright sunny morning 6°C
River Wear Tide Level: Low (↓)
