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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 - 23/01/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 23/01/2024

Weather: Cloudy


Wader Lake Species

Shelduck - 14
Mallard - 5
Tufted Duck - 12
Grey Heron - 2
Canada Goose (meadow) - 1
Lapwing - 3
Herring Gull - 26 (2 juvenile)
Black-headed Gull - 16
Coot - 1
Moorhen - 3


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Blackbird - 1
Coal Tit - 1
Chaffinch - 4
Great Tit - 5
Blue Tit - 8
Bullfinch - 4 (2 male, 2 female)
Robin - 1
Nuthatch - 1
Stock Dove - 1
Long-tailed Tit - 7
Greenfinch - 5 (3 female, 2 male)
Dunnock - 1


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Grey Heron (Saline Lagoon) - 1
Kestrel (Hawthorn Wood) - 1
Greenfinch (Wader Lake footpath) - 1 female
Robin (Wader Lake footpath) - 1
Kingfisher (River Wear) - 1
Cormorant (River Wear) - 1
Redshank (River Wear) - 3
Teal (River Wear) - 4
Kestrel (River Wear) - 1
Mallard (River Wear) - 11
Carrion Crow (River Wear) - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Flora/Fungi;

Snowdrops

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