⚠️ 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.

Wildlife Sightings - 05/08/19

1 min read • 5 August 2019

Wader Lake - AM - High Tide
Grey Heron - 6
Snipe - 3
Redshank - 9
Black-tailed Godwit - 5
Common Sandpiper - 1
Common Tern - 30

Saline Lagoon
Godwall - 4
Lapwing - 21
Swallow - 1
Common Sandpiper - 2
Grey Heron - River Reedbed - 2

Hawthorn Wood
Chaffinch - 24
Willow tit - 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 2
Nuthatch - 1
Robin - 2
Bullfinch - 6
Dunnock - 1
Coal tit - 1
Jay - 1

Other birds
Shelduck - Saline lagoon - 2
Sparrowhawk - North wood - 1
Grey heron - River Wear - 1

Mammals
Weasel

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