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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 15/10/2025

Wildlife Sightings 15/10/2025
Weather Chilly
Tide Level Mid
Wader Lake Species
Species Total
Teal 20  
Black-tailed Godwit 2  
Black-headed Gull 52  
Herring Gull 27  
Curlew 30  
Shoveler 2  
Grey Heron 1  
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Species Total
Nuthatch 1  
Treecreeper 1  
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location Species Total
River Wear Goosander 4
River Wear Curlew 1
Saline Lagoon Redshank 1
Saline Lagoon Little Egret 1
Saline Lagoon Teal 7
River Wear Cormorant 1
Saline Lagoon Water Rail 1
Round Table Ponds Water Rail 1
Stream Channel Goldcrest 1
Hawthorn Wood Great Spotted Woodpecker 2
Hawthorn Wood Goldfinch 10
Hawthorn Wood Siskin 5
Other Wildlife Noted Around Site
Mammals
Location Species Total
Hidden Meadow Roe deer 2
Amphibian Ponds Roe deer 1
Fungi
Location Species Total
WWT Washington Bloody Brittlegill 25
WWT Washington False Saffron Milkcap 15
WWT Washington Candlesnuff Fungus 40
WWT Washington Grey Knight 10
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