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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 - 05/09/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 05/09/2024
Weather:

Rain

River Wear Tide Level:

low

Wader Lake Species

Canada Goose - 146

Graylag - 207

Canalag Goose ( Canada x Graylag ) - 7

Lapwing - 111

Black - tailed Godwits - 14

Avocet - 1

Ruff - 1

Redshank - 22

Black headed Gull - 30

Teal - 27

Gadwall - 8

Shoveler - 3

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Nuthatch - 1

Blue tit - 22

Great tit - 14

Coal tit - 3

Long Tailed tit - 7

Goldcrest - 5

Greenfinch - 17

Bullfinch - 8

Tree Creeper - 1

Dunnock - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Sparrowhawk - 1 (North wood)

Goldfinch - 80+ (Lagoon Meadow)

Mute Swan - 4 (River)

Goosander - 4 (River)

Willow Warbler - 1 (Gully)

Black cap - 1 (Gully)

Curlew - 17 (Low over Wader Lake)

G.B.B Gull 1 (Low over Wader Lake)

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals:

Roe Deer (Spring Gill)


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