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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 27/10/2022

Wildlife Sightings 27/10/2022

Weather: Cloudy

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake Species

Teal - 24
Black-headed gull - 4
Black-tailed godwit - 9
Lapwing - 14
Shoveler (1m,1f) - 2

Hawthorn Wood Feeding Station

Long-tailed tit - 12
Robin - 1
Coal tit - 2
Great tit - 3
Bullfinch - 2
Greenfinch - 1
Goldfinch - 1
Blue tit - 1
Nuthatch - 1
Dunnock - 1

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Cormorant River Wear - 3
Redshank River Wear - 1
Little grebe River Wear - 3
Goosander (2f,1m) - 3
Kestrel Dragonfly Ponds - 1 (m)
Spotted Redshank Saline Lagoon - 2
Little Egret Saline Lagoon - 1
Grey Heron Saline Lagoon - 1
Black-headed gull Saline Lagoon - 8
Teal Saline Lagoon - 5
Tufted Duck Reservoir - 6
Willow tit The Lookout - 2


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