Wildlife Sightings 25/03/2026
Smooth newts have been highly active, patrolling the shallows and displaying classic breeding behaviour
Roe Deer have been seen moving quietly through Spring Gill
The resident pair of Mute Swans
noted mating, confirming their preparations for the breeding season.
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am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level High |
Total |
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Grey Heron |
27 |
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Mute Swan (pair noted mating) |
2 |
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Canada Goose |
20 |
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Greylag Goose |
14 |
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Shelduck |
23 |
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Shoveler |
8m 4f |
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Gadwall |
5m 3f |
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Teal |
2m 2f |
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Tufted Duck |
6m 5f |
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Oystercatcher |
4 |
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Herring Gull |
62 |
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L.B.B Gull |
4 |
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B.H. Gull |
110 |
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Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
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Nuthatch |
1 |
Blue Tit |
5 |
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Great Spotted Woodpecker |
1f |
Coal Tit |
1 |
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Robin |
2 |
Chaffinch |
2m 2f |
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Dunnock |
2 |
Goldfinch |
1 |
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Great Tit |
4 |
Bullfinch |
2m 1f |
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Long Tailed Tit |
2 |
Magpie |
2 |
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am/pm |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Tufted Duck |
Reservoir |
3m 4f |
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Greylag |
Saline Lagoon |
2 |
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Teal |
Saline Lagoon |
4m 5f |
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Shelduck |
Saline Lagoon |
2 |
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Oystercatcher |
Saline Lagoon |
2 |
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Blackbird |
Saline Lagoon Footpath |
1m 2f |
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Jackdaw |
Saline Lagoon Footpath |
1 |
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Mute Swan |
River Wear |
1 |
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Goosander |
River Wear |
1f |
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Song Thrush - noted at Play Area, North Wood |
Spring Gill, Wader Lake Footpath, Gully & Wet Wood |
6 ♫ |
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Willow Tit (pair red over brown & unringed bird) |
Filter Reedbed |
2 |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
Mammals: Amphibians / Fish: Invertebrates:
Roe Deer x3 Smooth Newt x5 Buff-tailed Bumblebee x3
@Spring Gill @Wildlife ponds @Forgotten Meadow
Name: JG/MJ
Weather: blustery & bright 5°C
River Wear Tide Level: High
