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Wildlife Sightings 25/06/2026

Wildlife Sightings 25/06/2026

Good mix of grassland-associated butterflies together with the Chimney Sweeper moth observed at Old Oak Meadow

am
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Avocet
39
Oystercatcher
4
Little Ringed Plover
1
Lapwing
45
Redshank
2
Curlew
3
Teal
5
Gadwall
30
Shoveler
3
Shelduck (10 Duckling)
8
Grey Heron
7
Common Tern
55
Black headed gull
101
Herring Gull
16
am
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Gadwall
Reservoir
3
Mallard
Reservoir
7
Tufted Duck
Reservoir
3m 2f
Grey Heron
Reservoir
1
Blue Tit
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station
2+3juv
Great Tit
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station
1+1juv
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station
1juv
Magpie
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station
1+3juv
Robin
Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station
1Juv
Oystercatcher
Saline Lagoon
2
Blackcap
Amphibion Ponds
1
Sedge Warbler
Amphibion Ponds
1
Reed Bunting
Wader Lake Reedbed
1

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site  

Invertebrates:
Banded Demoiselle x1m
@Forgotten Meadow
Chimney Sweeper moth, Small Skipper, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, and Red Admiral observed @Old Oak Meadow
Flora / Fungi:
Pyramidal Orchid, Common Spotted Orchid & Bee Orchid @ Pond Zone

Name: JG + MJ                                                                                    

Weather: Sunny/22◦c

River Wear Tide Level: (high)