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Chilean flamingos

ℹ️ Flamingos off show
Our flock of Chilean flamingos is currently being housed indoors. This is a temporary measure as a precaution to local avian influenza (bird flu).
We don't know how long this will last but we'll let you know as soon as they are safe to be back outdoors!
Thanks for your understanding.

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Wildlife Sightings - 27/08/2020

Wildlife Sightings - 27/08/2020

Weather: Rain/Overcast
Wind Speed: Light
River Wear Tide Level: High


Wader Lake
AM
Water Level: High due to Rain


Avocet- 12
Redshank- 46
Lapwing- 1
Gadwall- 16
Shoveler- 5
Teal- 47
Grey Heron- 11

Saline Lagoon

AM
Tide Level: High


Mallard- 72
Grey Heron- 1
Common Sandpiper- 1
Kingfisher- 1 (male)

Hawthorn Wood
AM

Great Spotted Woodpecker- 1 (male)
Nuthatch- 1
Willow Tit- 1
Bullfinch- 7
Jay- 1
Chiffchaff- 1

Other Birds Noted Around Site
AM


Goldfinch (Forgotten Meadow)- 70
Goosander (River)- 3
Cormorant (River)- 2
Curlew (River)- 1
Sparrowhawk (Middle Wood)- 1 (male)
Willow Tit (Middle Wood)- 2
Mute Swan (Window on the Wear)- 3

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