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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 - 11/11/19

Wildlife Sightings - 11/11/19
Weather: Mixed

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake
AM
Mid Water Level

Teal - 29
Shelduck - 5
Lapwing - 2
Black-Headed Gull - 17


Saline Lagoon
AM
Mid Water Level

Teal - 6
Kingfisher - 1
Redshank - 1
Black-Headed Gull - 1


Hawthorn Wood

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 (male)
Bullfinch - 2 (female), 3 (male)
Goldfinch - 5
Coal tit - 1
Chaffinch - 7 (female), 3 (male)
Greenfinch - 1
Great tit - 6
Blue tit - 8
Dunnock - 1


Other Birds Noted Around Site

Sparrow Hawk (Hidden Meadow) - 1 (female)
Grey Heron (Old Oak Meadow) - 1
Grey Heron (River Wear) - 3
Redwing (Reserve Orchard Scruts) - 12
Tree Sparrow (Centre feeders) - 4


Other Wildlife Species Around Site

Skylark (River Wear) - 3
Goosander (River Wear) - 1 (female)
Cormorant (River Wear) - 1
Little Grebe (River Wear) - 1
Grey Heron (Forgotten Meadow) - 1
Fieldfare (Over Insect Garden) - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals

Otter (River Wear)


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