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Wildlife Sightings 18/04/26

Wildlife Sightings 18/04/26

A Spoonbill has been seen feeding on Wader Lake, offering a wonderful opportunity to watch this striking bird as it sweeps the shallows with its distinctive bill. In the staff car park woodland, a Garden Warbler was spotted singing from within the tree cover. Meanwhile, the lagoon continues to host a Spotted Redshank, which is gradually transforming into its smart summer plumage.

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Spoonbill
1
Grey Heron
34
Mute Swan
4
Shelduck
22
Teal
3♂ 3♀
Shoveler
3♂ 1♀
Gadwall
3♂ 2♀
Avocet
20
Oystercatcher
4
Common Redshank
2
Lapwing (2 pairs)
4
Black-headed Gull
121
Herring Gull
44
Lesser Black Backed Gull
4
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
2
Bullfinch
7
Great Tit
4
G.S Woodpecker
1
Goldfinch
4
Dunnock
2
Chaffinch
4
Reed Bunting
2
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Spotted Redshank
Lagoon
1
Common Redshank
Lagoon
1
Shoveler
Lagoon
2
Little Egret
River Wear
1
Common Sandpiper
River Wear
1
Garden Warbler
Staff Car Park Woodland
1
Goldcrest
Staff Car Park Woodland
1
Willow Warbler
Staff Car Park Woodland
1
Chiffchaff
Staff Car Park Woodland
2
Blackcap
Staff Car Park Woodland
1
Sparrowhawk
Hollowood
1♀

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Flora:
Cuckoo Flower @Forgotten Meadow
Wild Garlic @Hawthorn Wood