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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 12/11/24

wildlife sightings 12/11/24

Weather : Bright/cold

River Wear Tide Level : High


Wader Lake Species

Lapwing -20

Teal - 12

Shelduck - 2

Kingfisher -1 (heard)

Moorhen - 13

Grey Heron - 1

Wader Lake Footpath

Goldfinch - 12

Bullfinch - 3 (female)

Blackbird -2 (female) 2 (male)

Wren -1

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeder

Blue Tit -3

Great Tit- 6

Coal Tit- 1

Bullfinch -2 (male) 1 (female)

Robin -1

Dunnock -1

Chaffinch- 1(male) 3 (female)

Nuthatch -1

Great Spotted Woodpecker -1 (female)

Pheasant - 1 (male) 2 (female)

Birds Noted around Site

Pink Footed Goose - Oversite - 30+

Curlew - River Wear- 1

Redshank - River Wear- 1

Moorhen- River Wear- 2

Mallard- River Wear- 21

Tufted Duck - River Wear- 19

Black Headed Gull - River Wear- 35

Mallard - Reservoir- 25

Tufted Duck - Reservoir- 18

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