⚠️ 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.

Wildlife Sightings 09/02/25

1 min read • 9 February 2025

Weather : Overcast/damp

River Wear Tide Level : Low

Wader Lake Species

Heron - 18

Canada Goose -20

Oystercatcher -2

Lapwing - 62

Shelduck - 13

Black Headed Gull- 60

Herring Gull - 20

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Bullfinch - 5

Dunnock -1

Nuthatch - 2

Robin - 2

Coal Tit - 3

Willow Tit - 1

Blue Tit - 13

Great Tit - 5

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Goldeneye - River Wear - 2(f) 1(m)

Shelduck - Saline Lagoon - 1

Teal - Saline Lagoon - 2

Bullfinch - The Orchard -3

Willow Tit - The Lookout - 1

Goldfinch - The Lookout - 3

Greenfinch - The Lookout - 1

Bullfinch - The Lookout - 4

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Wildlife Sightings 09/02/25

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