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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 26/12/2023

Wildlife Sightings 26/12/2023

Weather: Cold

River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 42

Black - headed Gull - 36

Herring Gull - 2

Shelduck - 6

Teal - 8

Tufted Duck - 3

Common Buzzard - 1

Goshawk - 1

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 1 (M) 1 (F)

Stock Dove - 1

Greenfinch - 1

Goldfinch - 2

Nuthatch - 1

Robin - 2

Coal Tit - 3

Bullfinch - 2 (F) 1(M)

Chaffinch - 5

Blackbird - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Kingfisher ( Saline Lagoon ) - 1 (F)

Goosander ( River ) - 5

Grey Heron ( River ) - 1

Curlew ( River ) - 3

Redshank ( River ) - 4

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Roe Deer x 3 ( Old Oak Meadow )




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