⚠️ 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.

Wildlife sightings - 13/02/17

1 min read • 13 February 2017

a.m. Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake

Grey heron 16

Shoveler 17

Redshank 2

Shelduck 18

Northern lapwing 21

Coot 1

Great black-backed gull 1

Eurasian teal 4

Eurasian wigeon 1

Saline Lagoon

Kingfisher 1

Eurasian wigeon 4

Eurasian curlew 25

Hawthorn Wood

Siskin 9

Greenfinch 4

Goldfinch 6

Great spotted woodpecker 1

Brambling 1

Chaffinch 12

Bullfinch 16

Willow tit 1

Other birds

Grey heron - 1 - River Wear

Cormorant - 1 - River Wear

Kingfisher - 1 - Forgotten Meadow

Tufted duck - 26 - Reservoir

Flora

Snowdrops

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Wildlife sightings - 13/02/17

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