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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 25/05/26

Wildlife Sightings 25/05/26

A Damselfly frenzy down the Dragonfly & Amphibian ponds. A total 16 Azure Damselflies, 2 Large Reds and a Blue-tailed Damselfly.

A pair of Little Ringed Plover on Wader Lake, as well as a lone Bar Tailed Godwit.

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Avocet
27
Lapwing
3
Oystercatcher
1
Black Tailed Godwit
1
Little Ringed Plover
2
Swallow
2
Common Tern
31
Greylag
23
Canada Goose
11
Shelduck
22
Teal
1m 1f
Mallard
4
Tufted Duck
1m 1f
Gadwall
7m 5f
Shoveler
2m 1f
Black Headed Gull
92
Mediterranean x Black Headed Gull Hybrid
1
Herring Gull
4
Moorhen
2
Coot
1
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
1
Robin
1
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Mute Swan
Amphibian Ponds
1
Grey Heron
Heronry
14
Avocet
Saline Lagoon
1
Oystercatcher
Saline Lagoon
1
Mallard
Saline Lagoon
3

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site  

Mammals:
Roe Deer x1
@Hidden Meadow
Amphibians / Fish:
Invertebrates:
Early Bumblebee x8         Azure Damselfly x9
Tree Bumblebee x1           Large Red Damselfly x1
Honeybee x2                     @Amphibian Ponds
Red Admiral x1                 Large Red Damselfly x1
@Wader Lake Footpath Azure Damselfly x7
                                          Blue-tailed Damselfly x1
                                        @Dragonfly Ponds
Flora / Fungi:
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