⚠️ 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.

Wildlife sightings - 27/07/16

1 min read • 27 July 2016

a.m. Tide Level: High

Wader Lake

Avocet 10 + 2 chicks

Common sandpiper 2

Lapwing 6

Oystercatcher 5

Redshank 23

Teal 4

Shoveler 1 + 3 ducklings

Grey heron 15

Saline Lagoon

Common sandpiper 2

Lapwing 26

Black-headed gull 110

Hawthorn Wood

Huthatch 1

Bullfinch 11

Chaffinch 20

Goldfinch 6

Greenfinch 6

Great spotted woodpecker 1 juvenile

Robin 2 + 1 juvenile

Duccock 1 + 1 juvenile

Willow tit 2

Coal tit 2

Other birds

Jay - 1 + 1 juvenile - Car park

Cormorant - 1 - River Wear

Chiffchaff - Wader Lake footpath

Whitethroat - Wader Lake footpath

Other wildlife/flora

Speckled wood

Meadow brown

Yarrow

Purple

Purple Loosestrife

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