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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 - 23/09/2021

Wildlife Sightings - 23/09/2021

Weather: Sunny
Wind Speed: Low
River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake

Time: AM

Water Level: Low

Teal - 40
Black-headed Gull - 47
Redshank - 8
Curlew - 2
Grey Heron - 1
Moorhen - 15



Saline Lagoon

Time: AM

Tide Level: Mid

Cormorant - 1
Grey Heron - 1
Curlew - 1
Mallard - 9


Hawthorn Wood

Nuthatch - 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 female
Dunnock - 1
Robin - 3
Coal Tit - 2
Bullfinch - 7 (5 male & 2 female)


Lookout Feeding Station

Willow Tit - 1
Bullfinch - 5 (3 male, 1 female & 1 juvenile)
Chaffinch - 4
Blue Tit - 4
Great Tit - 5


Other Birds Noted Around Site

Cormorant (River Wear) - 5
Chiffchaff (Wader Lake path) - 1
Tufted Duck (Reservoir) - 25


Other Wildlife Species Around Site

Mammals

Grey Squirrel


Invertebrates

Hawthorn Shieldbug
Kidney Spot Ladybird pupa
Slender Groundhopper


Flora/Fungi

White Deadnettle
Giant Puffball
Common Inkcap
Sulphur Tuft


Other Notes of Interest

4 Spot Orb Weaver
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