Wildlife Sightings 02/07/2026
Otter spotted on the river! fantastic wildlife encounter today with an otter sighted from the Window on the wear viewing area. If you're visiting, keep an eye on the water's edge and surrounding banks – you never know what might appear!
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am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level Low |
Total |
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Avocet |
30 |
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Oystercatcher |
4 |
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Little Ringed Plover |
1 |
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Lapwing |
14 |
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Redshank |
22 |
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Curlew |
5 |
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Teal |
6 |
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Gadwall |
32 |
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Shoveler |
2 |
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Shelduck (14 Duckling) |
8 |
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Grey Heron |
10 |
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Common Tern |
26 |
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Black headed gull |
117 |
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am |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Mallard |
Reservoir |
3 |
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Tufted Duck |
Reservoir |
5+9juv |
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Oystercatcher |
Saline Lagoon |
1 |
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Black Headed Gull |
River Wear |
23 |
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Redshank |
River Wear |
4 |
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Oystercatcher |
River Wear |
1 |
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Jay |
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station |
1 |
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Great Spotted Woodpecker |
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station |
1juv |
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Great Tit |
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station |
2+2juv |
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Blue Tit |
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station |
1+5juv |
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Robin |
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station |
1juv |
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Nuthatch |
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station |
1 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
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Mammals: Otter @Window on the Wear (river) |
Name: JG/MJ
Weather: blustery sunny day
River Wear Tide Level: mid (↓)
