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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 14/11/2022

Wildlife Sightings 14/11/2022

Weather: Bright, misty

River Wear Tide Level: Low-Mid

Wader Lake Species

Shelduck - 2(m)
Redshank - 8
Black-headed gull - 11
Teal - 5
Lapwing - 5
Pied wagtail - 1(f)

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Willow tit - 2
Nuthatch - 1
Sparrowhawk - 1
Greenfinch - 3
GS Woodpecker - 1(f)
Long-tailed tit - 3
Coal tit - 2
Goldfinch - 3
Bullfinch - (2m, 1f)

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Kingfisher River Wear/viewpoint
Grey Heron Saline Lagoon - (1 juv fishing)
Teal Saline Lagoon - 1
Redwing Wader Lake Footpath - 4
Long-tailed tit Wader Lake Footpath - 8
Redwing Spring Gill - 2

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