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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 - 23/09/19

Wildlife Sightings - 23/09/19

Weather: Overcast
River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake - AM - Mid Water Level

Curlew - 4
Black-Tailed Godwit (1 Juv) - 8
Lapwing - 49
Redshank - 36
Wigeon - 7
Gadwall - 13
Mallard - 28
Teal - 32
Black- headed Gull - 48

Saline Lagoon

Teal - 3
Mallard - 3
Curlew (across river) - 1


Hawthorn Wood

Treecreeper - 1
Long-tailed Tit - 4
Nuthatch - 2
Blue Tit - 8
Great Tit - 5
Coal Tit - 2
Robin - 2
Chaffinch - 17
Bullfinch - 5
Greenfinch - 2
Goldfinch - 3


Other Birds Noted Around Site

Grey Heron (Window on the Wear) - 1
Tufted Duck (Reservoir) - 40 (12 males)


Mammals
Bank Vole (Hawthorn Wood) - 2




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