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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 - 11/12/2023

Wildlife Sightings - 11/12/2023

Weather: cold / dry

River Wear Tide Level: mid

Wader Lake Species

Shelduck -11

Teal - 78

Lapwing - 2

Canada goose - 1

Mallard - 58

Black-headed Gull - 3

Herring Gull - 1

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Great Tit - 10

Blue Tit - 9

Robin - 1

Goldfinch - 2

Nuthatch - 1

Coal Tit - 4

Chaffinch - 9

Goldfinch - 3

Greenfinch - 2

Dunnock - 2

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Jay - 2 (Spring Gill wood)

Cormorant - 1 (River wear)

Bullfinch - 2 (Gully)

Buzzard - 1 (Heron Hedge)

Kestrel - 1 (Heron Hedge)

Redwing - 9 (Hawthorn wood)

Nuthatch - 1 (Hawthorn wood)

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