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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 - 25/02/2023

Wildlife Sightings - 25/02/2023

Weather: Overcast / Light Rain

River wear tide level: High

A.M

Wader lake:

Avocet - 1

Oydtercatcher - 7

Lapwing - 76

Curlew - 9

Redshank - 2

Mute Swan - 4

Shelduck - 10

Wigeon - 6

Teal - 17

Herring Gull - 14

Black-headed Gull - 111

Canada + Greylag Goose - 1

Hawthorn wood:

Greater-spotted Woodpecker - 2

Nuthatch - 1

Stock Dove - 2

Goldfinch - 10

Greenfinch - 6

Bullfinch - 9

Chaffinch - 11

Coal tit - 7

Reed bunting - 1

Other Wildlife around site:

Tufted duck - 20 (River)

Kingfisher - 1 (Lagoon)

Gadwall - 2 (Lagoon)

Teal - 6 (Lagoon)

Redshank - 1 (Lagoon)

Canada Goose - 52 (Wader lake Meadows)

Kestrel (Pair) - 2 (Corner Meadow)

Jay - 1 (North wood)

Goldcrest - 1 (Hollow Wood)

Siskin - 6 (Amphibian pond Area)

Long-tailed Tit - 2 (Amphibian pond area)

Other Wildlife Species noted on site:

Mammals:

Otter (River by the river. View point)

Roe Deer (Spring Gill Wood)



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