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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 27/04/26

Wildlife Sightings 27/04/26

Roe Deer at Top Meadow with plenty of bees around Wader Lake Footpath. A seal was spotted on the river catching fish. 

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Avocet
7
Lapwing
1
Oystercatcher
2
Mallard
10
Shelduck
14
Shoveler
2♂ 2♂
Teal
7♂ 7♀
Gadwall
1♂ 1♀
Black Headed Gull
37
Herring Gull
17
Lesser Black Backed Gull
2
Mute Swan
3
Canada Goose
9
Greylag
9
Moorhen
2
Coot
1
Pied Wagtail
1
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Greenfinch
3
Robin
1
Goldfinch
2
Nuthatch
1
Bullfinch
1♂
Magpie
2
Great Tit
2
Mallard
1♂ 2♀
Blue Tit
2
Pheasant
4♀
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Song Thrush
North Wood
2
Shelduck
Corner Meadow
8
Canada Goose
Wader Lake Meadow
11
Greylag
Wader Lake Meadow
6
Shelduck
Wader Lake Meadow
22
Redshank
Saline Lagoon
2
Avocet
Saline Lagoon
4
Mallard
River Wear
7
Tufted Duck
River Wear
8♂ 11♀
Mallard
Reservoir
6
Tufted Duck
Reservoir
2♂ 1♀

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site  

Mammals:
Roe Deer x1
@Top Meadow
Amphibians / Fish:
Invertebrates:
Buff Tailed Bumblebee x2
Common Carder Bee x3
@Wader lake Footpath
          Flora / Fungi:
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