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⚠️ 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.

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Wildlife Sightings 11/07/2025

Wildlife Sightings 11/07/2025

Weather : Sunny/Bright

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

am

Wader Lake Species


Total

Shelduck

2 +14juv

Avocet

3

Teal

6f

Moorhen

6

Common Tern

7

Lapwing

51

Oystercatcher

3 +2juv

Greylag

6

Mallard

3f

Herring Gull

6

Coot

1

Grey Heron

1

Canada Goose

1

Black Headed Gull

171 +23juv

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Total

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Total

Sparrowhawk

1f

Chaffinch

2m 3f

Blue tit

7

Bullfinch

1f

Great Tit

4

Greenfinch

1

Coal Tit

1

Chiffchaff

1

Long-Tailed Tit

2

Pheasant

1f

am

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Location

Total

Canada Goose

Reservoir

1

Tufted Duck

Reservoir

3m 2f

Mallard

Reservoir

11

Black Headed Gull

Saline Lagoon

4

Common Tern

Saline Lagoon

1

Lapwing

Saline Lagoon

1

Woodpigeon

Saline Lagoon

2

Herring Gull

River Wear

132

Grey Heron

Heronry

4

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