Wildlife Sightings 20/06/2026
We're delighted to report a sighting of a Common Lizard basking near the Lagoon Hide. The lizard was spotted enjoying the sunshine in a freshly cut glade within the River Reedbed before quickly darting back into the vegetation for cover.
This exciting record highlights the importance of maintaining a variety of habitats across the reserve, creating opportunities for wildlife to thrive.
Keep your eyes peeled on your next visit, you never know what might be basking nearby!
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am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level |
Total |
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Avocet |
33 |
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Oystercatcher |
5 + 1 juv |
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Little Ringed Plover |
1 |
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Lapwing |
82 |
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Redshank |
8 |
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Curlew |
1 |
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Teal |
3 |
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Gadwall |
35 |
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Shoveler |
2 |
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Shelduck |
18 + 16 duckling |
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Little Egret |
2 |
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Grey Heron (5 ad & 6 juv) |
11 |
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Common Tern |
52 |
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Black headed gull |
117 + 25 chick |
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Herring Gull |
46 |
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L.B.B Gull |
2 |
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am |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Kestrel |
Old Oak Meadow |
2 juv |
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Great Spotted Woodpecker |
Hawthorn Wood Hide |
1 juv |
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Goldfinch |
Hawthorn Wood Hide |
1 |
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Nuthatch |
Hawthorn Wood Hide |
1 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
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Invertebrates: Painted Lady @ Wader Lake Footpath, Orange Tip and Banded demoiselle @ River Reedbed |
Flora / Fungi: Pyramidal Orchid, Common Spotted Orchid & Bee Orchid @ Pond Zone |
Reptile: Common Lizard @River Reedbed |
Name: JG
Weather: Sunny intervals
River Wear Tide Level: High
