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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 - 24/09/2023

Wildlife Sightings - 24/09/2023

Weather: overcast / bright

River wear tide level: low

A.M

Wader lake:

Black - tailed Godwit - 1

Moorhen - 5

Redshank - 58

Tufted duck - 1

Feral pigeon - 6

Bullfinch - 1

Robin - 1

Great tit - 1

Jackdaw - 2

Black-headed Gull - 6

Hawthorn wood:

Mallard - 4

Moorhen - 1

Magpie - 1

Woodpigeon - 1

Other birds noted around site:

Willow tit (heard only) - 1 (corner / top Meadow)

House Martin - 40 (Forgotten Meadow)

Goldcrest - 1 (Hawthorn wood)

Siskin - 2 (Forgotten Meadow + ponds)

Kestrel - 1 (Reservoir)

Cormorant - 1 (River wear)

Grey Heron - 1 (Forgotten meadow + ponds)

Lesser black-backed Gull - 1 (Furation Cranal)

Tufted duck - 11 (Reservoir)

Nuthatch - 1 (Forgotten meadow)

Other Wildlife species spotted on site:

Mammals:

Grey Squirrel

Flora / Fungi:

Giant + Stump Puffball - 400

Rosehip

Blackberries

(Hawthorn)

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