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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 21/12/2025

Wildlife Sightings 21/12/2025

Weather: Rain Showers/Misty

                                                                River Wear Tide Level: Mid

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Teal
21
Mallard
11
Shelduck
2
Herring Gull
7
Lesser Black Backed Gull
1
Black Headed Gull
3
Moorhen
4
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
6
Bullfinch
1m 1f
Great Tit
2
Robin
1
Coal Tit
2
Pheasant
1m 4f
Treecreeper
1
Moorhen
1
Goldfinch
2
Magpie
1
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Black Headed Gull
River Wear
40
Cormorant
River Wear
2
Teal
River Wear
5
Mallard
River Wear
11
Little Egret
River Wear
1
Grey Heron
Saline Lagoon
2
Black Headed Gull
Saline Lagoon
5
Mallard
Saline Lagoon
2
Teal
Saline Lagoon
1
Tufted Duck
Reservoir
11
Black Headed Gull
Reservoir
6

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

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

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