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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 - 15/02/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 15/02/2024

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Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Grey Heron - 36

Oystercatcher - 4

Lapwing - 172

Goosander - 1

Wigeon - 6

Gadwall - 4

Shelduck - 39

Tufted Duck - 19

Mallard - 37

Teal - 9

Canada Goose - 25

Greylag Goose - 8


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Blue Tit - 12

Robin - 2

Coal Tit - 3

Bullfinch - 4

Blackbird - 2

Chaffinch - 9

Great Tit - 10

Woodpigeon - 1

Stock Dove - 2

Long-tailed Tit - 6


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Canada Goose hybrid - Wader Lake continued - 1

Herring Gull - Wader Lake continued- 2

Black-headed Gull - Wader Lake continued - 8

Redshank - River Wear - 3

Bullfinch - Wader Lake Path - 2

Goldfinch - Look Out - 1

Reed Bunting - Saline Lagoon - 1

G. S. Woodpecker - Hawthorn Wood - 1

Nuthatch - Hawthorn Wood - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Invertebrates:

Rosemary Beetle - Lavender Plants

Globular Springtail

Orange Ladybird


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