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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 - 21/11/25

Wildlife Sightings - 21/11/25

Weather: sunny/cold

River Wear Tide Level: Low

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Shoveler
3m 2f
Herring Gull
65
Black headed Gull
5
Shelduck
1
Gadwall
13
Moorhen
3
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Jay
1
Redwing
15
Chaffinch
5
Coal Tit
4
Great Tit
4
Robin
2
Blue Tit
8
Magpie
1
Bullfinch
2
Pheasant
4
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Mallard
River Wear
45
Grey Heron
River Wear
1
Redshank
River Wear
1
Black Headed Gull
River Wear
102
Herring Gull
River Wear
69
Goldfinch
Wader lake path
8
Bullfinch
Wader lake path
2
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