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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 - 17/11/20

Wildlife Sightings - 17/11/20

Weather: Overcast
Wind Speed: Breezy
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Time: AM Water Level: Mid

Teal - 110
Shelduck - 11
Curlew - 2
Grey Heron - 4
Wood Pigeon (meadow) - 26


Saline Lagoon Time: AM Tide Level: Low

Kingfisher - 1


The Lookout

Robin - 1
Bullfinch - 1 male
Chaffinch - 1 male, 2 female
Coal Tit - 2
Blue Tit - 1
Great Tit - 5
Nuthatch - 1
Redwing (scrub behind lookout) - 1


Other Birds Noted Around Site

Kestrel (Wader Lake footpath) - 1 male
Buzzard (flying low over River Wear) - 1
Sparrowhawk (over River Wear) - 1
Long-tailed Tit (Hollowood) - 3
Nuthatch (Hawthorn Wood) - 2
Wren (Hawthorn Wood) - 1
Willow Tit (Hawthorn Wood) - 1


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