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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 - 04/03/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 04/03/2024

Weather: Bright & sunny
River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron - 24
Tufted Duck - 6
Shelduck - 31
Mallard - 17
Wigeon - 4
Teal - 6
Canada Goose - 5
Greylag Goose - 1
Mute Swan - 3
Lapwing - 19
Redshank - 1
Herring Gull - 39


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Coal Tit - 3
Blue tit - 10
Bullfinch - 3
Dunnock - 3
Blackbird - 1
Robin - 1
Great Tit - 8
Chaffinch - 7
Nuthatch - 2
Woodpigeon - 3


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Black-headed Gull (Wader Lake) - 198
Hybrid Black-headed Gull x Mediterranean Gull (Wader Lake) - 1
Siskin (North Wood) - 2
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Spring Gill Wood) - 1
Little Grebe (River Wear) - 1
Goldeneye (River Wear) - 1
Reed Bunting (Amphibian Ponds) - 3
Long-tailed Tit (East Downs) - 4
Jay (Saline Lagoon footpath) - 1
Treecreeper (Hollowood) - 2

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