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⚠️ Site closed: Sunday 25 October ⚠️

Due to the weather warning currently in place and the forecast of strong winds, WWT Washington Wetland Centre will be closed on Sunday 25 October.

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WWT Washington has moved to seasonal opening days

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Wildlife Sightings - 05/03/17

a.m. Tide Level: High

Wader Lake

Avocet - 11

Northern Shoveler - 7

Wigeon - 7

Redshank - 34

Grey Heron - 42

Common Snipe - 4

Oystercatcher - 3

Gadwall - 2

Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1

Northern Lapwing - 66

Shelduck - 19

Saline Lagoon

Stock Dove - 2

Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1

Shelduck - 2

Hawthorn Wood

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1

Siskin - 7

Goldfinch - 5

Reed Bunting - 1

Chaffinch - 12

Bullfinch - 16

Other birds

Goldcrest (North Wood) - 1

Stock Dove (Old Oak Meadow) - 2

Mistle Thrush (Spring Gill) - 2

Mute Swan (River Wear) - 1

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Lagoon Woods) - 1

Other Wildlife Species

Ramsons (Flora)

Dog's Mercury (Flora)

Snow Drops (Flora)