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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 - 27/09/2023

Wildlife sightings - 27/09/2023

Weather: Cloudy
River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Black-tailed Godwit - 1
Ruff - 3
Canada Goose - 6
Redshank - 22
Teal - 10
Moorhen - 9
Pied Wagtail - 2
Lapwing - 9
Bar-tailed Godwit - 2
Shoveler - 5
Dunlin - 1
Wren - 1
Grey Wagtail - 1


Saline Lagoon Species

Grey Heron - 1
Teal - 2
Mallard - 6
Woodpigeon - 5


Hawthorn Wood Species

Bullfinch - 1 female
Greenfinch - 1
Dunnock - 1
Coal tit - 1
Blue Tit - 4
Great Tit - 2
Moorhen - 1


Other Bird Species Noted Around Site

Bullfinch (Wader Lake footpath) - 7
Blackbird (Wader Lake footpath) - 6
Jay (Wader Lake footpath) - 2
Cormorant (River Wear) - 2
Redshank (River Wear) - 1
Goosander (River Wear) - 10
Black-headed Gull (River Wear) - 24
Mallard (River Wear) - 18


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals;

Grey Squirrel


Invertebrates;

Red Admiral


Flora/Fungi;

Giant Puffball
Stump Puffball

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