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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 - 20/10/25

Wildlife Sightings - 20/10/25

Weather: Misty/Partial Cloud  River Wear Tide Level: Mid

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Teal
34
Grey Heron
3
Greylag
2
Wigeon
1
Shoveler
2
Moorhen
11
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
5
Wren
1
Great Tit
5
Dunnock
1
Coal Tit
1
Robin
2
Chaffinch
4
Great Spotted Woodpecker
1m
Greenfinch
1
Moorhen
1
Goldfinch
2
Magpie
2
Woodpigeon
4
Pheasant
2
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Little Egret
River Wear
1
Curlew
River Wear
1
Goosander
River Wear
2
Mallard
River Wear
6
Redshank
River Wear
11
Black Headed Gull
River Wear
82
Herring Gull
River Wear
26
Great Tit
Wader Lake Footpath
3
Goldfinch
Wader Lake Footpath
4
Blue Tit
Wader Lake Footpath
5
Willow Tit
Wader Lake Footpath
1 ♫
Little Egret
Saline Lagoon
1
Grey Heron
Saline Lagoon
2
Teal
Saline Lagoon
2
Black Headed Gull
Saline Lagoon
3
Carrion Crow
Saline Lagoon
2

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals: Amphibians / Fish:   Invertebrates:           Flora / Fungi:

Roe Deer x1

Brown Hare x1

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