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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 - 06/03/23

Wildlife Sightings - 06/03/23

Weather: Clear, some sunshine
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Mute Swan - 2
Shelduck - 31
Oystercatcher - 2
Grey Heron - 31 (2 1st year)
Lapwing - 62 (7 on the meadow)
Greylag Goose - 6
Gadwall - 6 (3 male, 3 female)
Teal - 4
Black-headed Gull - 61
Herring Gull - 24
Canada Goose - 16
Wigeon - 6 (4 female, 2 male)
Canalag (Canada and Greylag Hybrid) - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Goldfinch - 6
Siskin - 1 female
Chaffinch - 4 (2 male, 2 female)
Bullfinch - 1 male
Coal Tit - 3
Long-tailed Tit - 2
Dunnock - 1
Stock Dove - 1


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Woodpecker (North Wood) - 1 drumming
Curlew (Saline Lagoon Meadow) - 22
Oystercatcher (Saline Lagoon) - 2
Grey Heron (Saline Lagoon) - 2
Teal (Saline Lagoon) - 2
Greenfinch (Willow the Wisp) - 5


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Flora/Fungi;

Glistening Inkcap (Middle Wood) - 12

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