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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 - 08/01/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 08/01/2024

Weather: Overcast/bright
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Shelduck - 2
Lapwing - 26
Black-headed Gull - 15
Herring Gull - 10
Moorhen - 2
Mallard - 4
Canada Goose - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Nuthatch - 1
Treecreeper - 1
Bullfinch - 4
Greenfinch - 1
Goldfinch - 2
Blue Tit - 13
Great Tit - 6
Long-tailed Tit - 10
Chaffinch - 3
Coal Tit - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Goldeneye (River Wear) - 3 (1 female & 2 male)
Redshank (River Wear) - 1
Curlew (over River Wear) - 2
Grey Heron (River Wear) - 1
Coot (Reservoir)
Goldcrest (Wader Lake footpath) - 1
Teal (River Wear) - 4


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals;

Grey Squirrel


Flora/Fungi;

Yellow Brain (Hollowood)

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