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Wildlife Sightings 06/10/2026

Wildlife Sightings 06/10/2026

Several Cormorant drying themselves on a very prominent perch, a large dead tree that has gotten stuck in the river directly opposite the Saline Lagoon. Goldfinch flocks flying around the reserve, at Wader Lake footpath and Saline Lagoon. Goldcrest at the Hawthorn Wood feeding station climbing the big tree on the left.

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Curlew
2
Redshank
4
Teal
26
Mallard
2
Grey Heron
1
Little Egret
2
Moorhen
4
Black Headed Gull
52
Herring Gull
11
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Nuthatch
1
Great Tit
5
Goldcrest
1
Blue Tit
3
Wren
1
Coal Tit
2
Dunnock
1
Chaffinch
2
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Curlew
River Wear
1
Redshank
River Wear
3
Black Headed Gull
River Wear
41
Cormorant
River Wear
4
Herring Gull
River Wear
37
Grey Heron
River Wear
2
Little Egret
River Wear
1
Goldfinch
Wader Lake Footpath
30+
Goldfinch
Saline Lagoon
30+
Mallard
Saline Lagoon
9
Little Egret
Saline Lagoon
1
Moorhen
Saline Lagoon
2
Mallard
Reservoir
12
Shoveler
Reservoir
1
Tufted Duck
Reservoir
10

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site  

Mammals:
Amphibians / Fish:
Invertebrates:
          Flora / Fungi:

Name: MJ                                                                                  

Weather: Overcast/Drizzle
River Wear Tide Level: Mid