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Chilean flamingos

ℹ️ Flamingos off show
Our flock of Chilean flamingos is currently being housed indoors. This is a temporary measure as a precaution to local avian influenza (bird flu).
We don't know how long this will last but we'll let you know as soon as they are safe to be back outdoors!
Thanks for your understanding.

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Wildlife Sightings - 21/10/19

Wildlife Sightings - 21/10/19

Weather: Overcast
Wind Speed: Still
River Wear Tide Level: High


Wader Lake
AM
High Tide Level

Grey Heron - 2
Teal - 33
Shoveler - 6
Shelduck - 4
Redshank - 37
Snipe - 3
Jay - 1
Sparrowhawk - 1


Saline Lagoon

Little Egret - 1
Kingfisher (heard)
Teal - 14
Jay - 1
Snipe - 1


Hawthorn Wood

Willow Tit - 2
Great-spotted Woodpecker - 1 (female)
Greenfinch - 2
Goldfinch - 6
Coal Tit - 4
Bullfinch - 8


Other Birds Noted Around Site

Water Rail (vocal) (River Reedbed) - 1
Goosander (River Wear) - 2
Whooper Swan (over site) - 6
Redwing (across site) - 100+
Tree Sparrow (centre feeders) - 4

Other Species Around Site


Mammals

Fox (staff car park)


Flora/Funghi

Common Inkcap
Shaggy Inkcap
Jelly Ear
Glistening Inkcap
Candle Snuff
Meadow Puffball
Black Bulgar







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