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Chilean flamingos

ℹ️ Flamingos off show
Our flock of Chilean flamingos is currently being housed indoors. This is a temporary measure as a precaution to local avian influenza (bird flu).
We don't know how long this will last but we'll let you know as soon as they are safe to be back outdoors!
Thanks for your understanding.

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Wildlife Sightings - 05/06/2023

Wildlife Sightings - 05/06/2023

Weather: Bright
River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Avocet - 47
Oystercatcher - 6 (3 chicks)
Redshank - 4
Lapwing - 4
Gadwall - 21
Shoveler - 3
Tufted Duck - 6
Teal - 2
Shelduck - 21
Common Tern - 174
Jackdaw - 5
Black-headed Gull - 82
Greylag Goose - 4
Canada Goose - 5
Canalag Goose - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Bullfinch - 3
Goldfinch - 2
Blue Tit - 3
Wood Pigeon - 1
Magpie - 4
Great Tit - 2
Jay - 1
Robin - 1


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Sparrowhawk (Fen Carr) - 1
Blackcap (Fen Carr) - 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Spring Gill Wood) - 1
Lesser Black-backed Gull (River Wear) - 8
Herring Gull (River Wear) - 41
Reed Warbler (Filter Reedbed) - 2


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Invertebrates;

Sunfly
Chimney Sweep Moth
Azure Damselfly
Scorpion Fly


Flora/Fungi;

Yorkshire Fog
Cut-leaved Cranesbill
Poppy
Meadow Clary

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