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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 - 27/08/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 27/08/2024
Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Sand Martin - 3

Black - tailed Godwit - 44

Redshank - 41

Lapwing - 68

Curlew - 6

Avocet - 3 + 6 juv

Teal - 7

Mallard - 4

Gadwall - 7

Black - headed Gull -133

Herring Gull - 2 + 6 juv

Grey Heron - 2 juv

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Blue Tit - 4

Great Tit - 4

Coal Tit - 2

Chaffinch - 3 (M) 2 (F) + 2 juv

Goldfinch - 2

Greenfinch - 1

Bullfinch - 1 (F) + 1 juv

Dunnock - 2

Nuthatch - 1

Robin - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Herring Gull - River Wear - 5

Mallard - River Wear - 3

Grey Heron - River Wear - 1

Grey Heron - Heronry - 1

Goldfinch - Wader Lake footpath - 15+

Wren - Wader Lake Footpath - 2

Blue Tit - Wader Lake Footpath - 1

Greenfinch - The Lookout - 2

Great Tit - The Lookout - 2

Mallard - Saline Lagoon - 12

Mallard - Reservoir - 46

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 4

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