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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 - 27/09/22

Wildlife Sightings - 27/09/22

Weather: Sunny
River Wear Tide Level: Mid


Wader Lake Species

Lapwing - 7
Teal - 15
Black-headed Gull - 39
Curlew - 1
Black-tailed Godwit - 4
Lesser Black-backed Gull - 1


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Bullfinch - 3 (2 male, 1 female)
Great Tit - 5
Blue Tit - 8
Long-tailed Tit - 14
Chaffinch - 6
Robin - 1
Greenfinch - 6
Willow Tit - 2
Dunnock - 1


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Long-tailed Tit (Amphibian Pond) - 5
Curlew (River Wear) - 1
Bullfinch (Lookout) - 4 (2 male, 2 female)
Coal Tit (Lookout) - 1
Willow Tit (Lookout) - 2
Gadwall (Reservoir) - 1
Cormorant (River Wear) - 6


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site


Invertebrates;

Common Darter
Speckled Wood


Flora/Fungi;

Bloody Brittle Gill
Fairy Inkcap
Weeping Widow
Slippery Jack



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