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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 21/02/2025

Wildlife Sightings 21/02/2025

Weather = Overcast/ Windy

River Wear Tide Level = High

Wader Lake Species

Avocet - 1

Greylag - 1

Shoveler - 2 (M) 1 (F)

Tufted Duck - 18

Shelduck - 38

Lapwing - 18

Mallard - 15

Black Headed Gull - 34

Grey Heron - 10

Herring Gull - 9

Teal - 8

Coot - 3

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Blue Tit - 6

Great Tit - 4

Coal Tit - 1

Long-Tailed Tit - 4

Bullfinch - 4(M) 1(F)

Chaffinch - 2(M)

Goldfinch - 2

Robin - 2

Dunnock - 1

Pheasant - 1(F)

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Canada Goose - Wader Lake - 14

Mallard - River Wear - 1

Goldeneye - River Wear - 1(M) 1(F)

Grey Heron - Heronry - 15

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 6

Mallard - Reservoir - 4

Great Spotted Woodpecker - Play Area (Drumming) - 1

Canada Goose - Saline Lagoon - 2

Teal - Saline Lagoon - 11

Moorhen - Saline Lagoon - 1





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