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