Wildlife Sightings 13/06/2026
Several Chimney Sweeper moths have recently been recorded at Old Oak Meadow
These moths are an important indicator of healthy, species-rich grassland. Their caterpillars rely on plants such as pignut. Their presence at Old Oak Meadow highlights the value of our traditional meadow management, supporting a diverse range of wildflowers and invertebrates.
Keep an eye out for these day-flying moths on warm, sunny days as they flutter low across the Meadow.
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am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level |
Total |
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Avocet |
18 |
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Oystercatcher |
6 + 1 juv |
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Lapwing |
12 |
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Redshank |
4 |
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Little Ringed Plover |
1 |
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Shelduck + two broods of 15 Duckling & 1 Duckling |
17 |
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Shoveler |
2m 1f |
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Gadwall |
45 |
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Teal |
2 |
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Common Tern |
45 |
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Black Headed Gull (30 chicks) |
101 |
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Grey Heron |
16 |
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Little Egret (in heron hedge) |
1 |
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Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Swallow |
Wader Lake |
4 |
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Sand Martin |
Wader Lake |
2 |
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Great spotted Woodpecker |
Hawthorn Wood |
1f, 2 juv |
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Sedge Warbler |
Filter Reedbed |
1 |
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Reed Warbler |
Filter Reedbed |
1 |
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Sedge Warbler |
River Reedbed |
1 |
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Reed Bunting |
River Reedbed |
1 |
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Cormorant |
River |
2 |
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Redshank |
River |
6 |
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Oystercatcher |
River |
1 |
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Little Egret |
Lagoon |
2 |
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Gadwall |
Lagoon |
3 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
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Flora: Bird’s-foot Trefoil @ Forgotten Meadow & Pignut @Old Oak Meadow Mammal: Roe Deer Spotted on river bank near Window on the Wear Invertebrate: Broad bodied chaser @dragonfly ponds + Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Speckled Wood Butterfly - across site as well as Small Copper & chimney sweep moth @ Old Oak Meadow |
Name: JG
Weather: strong wind sunny
River Wear Tide Level: (Low) (↑)
