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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 - 22/12/25

Wildlife Sightings - 22/12/25

Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Curlew
13
Shelduck
7
Mallard
8
Teal
20
Grey Heron
3
Canada Goose
6
Greylag Goose
6
Moorhen
1
Herring Gull
4
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Great Tit
4
Goldfinch
4
Blue Tit
4
Wren
1
Coal Tit
1
Treecreeper
2
Chaffinch
2m 2f
Nuthatch
1
Bullfinch
1m 2f
Robin
1
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Black Headed Gull
River Wear
22
Goosander
River Wear
5
Teal
River Wear
6
Cormorant
River Wear
1
Redwing
Wader Lake Footpath
4
Siskin
Wader Lake Footpath
20+
Grey Heron
Forgotten Meadow
1
Magpie
Forgotten Meadow
6
Little Egret
Saline Lagoon
1
Mallard
Saline Lagoon
2
Teal
Saline Lagoon
6
Black Headed Gull
Saline Lagoon
1

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

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

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