Wildlife Sightings - 20/02/26
What’s notable/exciting/surprising today?:
“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.”
Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Song Thrushes, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch, Coal Tit and Goldcrest
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am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level High |
Total |
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Grey Heron |
27 |
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Canada Goose |
18 |
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Shelduck |
25 |
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Mallard |
12 |
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Teal |
1 |
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Shoveler |
2 m |
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Tufted Duck |
12 |
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Oystercatcher |
2 |
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Coot |
3 |
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Black headed Gull |
123 |
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Herring Gull |
105 |
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Coot |
3 |
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Great Black-backed Gull |
1 |
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Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
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Blue Tit |
8 |
Bullfinch |
2 (1 m, 1F) |
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Great Tit |
4 |
Chaffinch |
4 (2m 2f) |
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Coal Tit |
3 |
Goldfinch |
2 |
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Long-tailed Tit |
4 |
Siskin |
4 |
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Nuthatch |
21 |
Dunnock |
3 |
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Blackbird |
2 |
Robin |
2 |
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Goldcrest |
1 |
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am |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Long tailed Tit |
Lagoon Hide |
6 |
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Mallard |
River Wear |
20 |
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Teal |
River Wear |
14 |
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Tufted Duck |
River Wear |
2 |
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Mallard |
Reservoir |
23 |
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Gadwall |
Reservoir |
4 |
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Tufted Duck |
Reservoir |
8 |
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Goldcrest |
Wet Wood |
3, (1 singing) |
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Whooper Swan |
Over site |
2 |
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Other Flora and Fauna Noted Around Site
Flora:
Snowdrops (Gully and across site)
Coltsfoot ( close encounter path )
Mammals:
Wood Mouse ( hawthorn Hide )
