Wildlife Sightings 07/03/2026
- Five male Reed Buntings recorded across the site this morning, all very bold and actively claiming territory with their cheerful, chirping songs.
An impressive number of Grey Herons were active around the heronry, with most birds settled on their nests and incubating eggs.
- · The overwintering Spotted Redshank was noted again on the opposite side of the river.
|
am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level High |
Total |
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|
Grey Heron |
40 |
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|
Mute Swan |
2 |
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|
Canada Goose |
8 |
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|
Greylag |
5 |
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|
Shelduck |
22 |
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|
Teal |
12 |
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|
Shoveler |
4m 2f |
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|
Gadwall |
8m 3f |
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|
Oystercatcher |
7 |
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|
Lapwing |
1 |
||||
|
Black headed Gull |
71 |
||||
|
Herring Gull |
36 |
||||
|
Reed Bunting |
2m |
||||
|
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
||
|
Blue Tit |
7 |
Bullfinch |
5 (3m 2f) |
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|
Great Tit |
4 |
Chaffinch |
5 (2m 3f) |
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|
Coal Tit |
3 |
Goldfinch |
6 |
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|
Nuthatch |
1 |
Reed Bunting |
1m |
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|
am |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Grey Heron |
Forgotten Meadow |
21 |
|||
|
Spotted Redshank |
River |
1 |
|||
|
Oystercatcher |
Lagoon |
2 |
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|
Greylag |
Lagoon |
2 |
|||
|
Reed Bunting |
1m @Lagoon & 1m @Round Table Pond |
2m |
|||
|
Goldcrest |
Hollowood |
2 |
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|
Kestrel |
Wader Lake Footpath |
1m |
|||
|
Siskin |
Gully |
25 |
|||
|
Gadwall |
Reservoir |
3m 1f |
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Other Flora and Fauna Noted Around Site
Mammal:
3 Roe Deer at Spring Gill + a weasel was also noted at Hawthorn Wood.
Name: JG
Weather: Bright, Light breeze
Temp: 1°C
River Wear Tide Level: Low
