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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- 25/01/2020

Wildlife Sightings- 25/01/2020

Weather: Bright and Clear
Wind Speed: Still
River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake
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Water Level: High


Tufted Duck- 7
Shelduck- 21
Lapwing- 7
Grey Heron- 4
Wigeon- 2 (male and female)
Mute Swan- 2

Saline Lagoon
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Tide Level- Low

Teal- 12

Hawthorn Wood
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Coal Tit- 3
Robin- 4
Dunnock- 2
Blackbird- 2
Chaffinch- 4
Blue Tit- 8
Great Tit- 3
Bullfinch- 4
Great Spotted Woodpecker- 2 (male and female)

Other Birds Spotted Around Site
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Redshank (River Wear) -5
Goosander (River Wear) -2 (male and female)
Grey Heron (River Wear) -4
Wren (Wader Lake Footpath) -1
Long Tailed Tit (Wader Lake Footpath) -4
Redwing (Saline Meadow Path) -2
Gadwall (Reservoir) -2 (male and female)


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