Skip to content header Skip to main content Skip to content footer

Centre closure

On Thursday 18 September, we will be closed to visitors for operational reasons. We will reopen as usual on Friday 19 September. Thank you for your understanding.

Close alert

Wildlife Sightings - 15/02/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 15/02/2024

AM

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


  • Share this article