Wildlife Sightings 28/03/2026
. A small patch of Wood Anemone, an ancient woodland indicator, has sprung up in part of Hawthorn Wood that has not been developed or disturbed over the years.
Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Chiffchaff, Song Thrush, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Robin, Wren and Great Tit.
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am |
Wader Lake Species |
Water Level High |
Total |
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Grey Heron |
21 |
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Mute Swan |
2 |
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Canada Goose |
36 |
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Greylag Goose |
20 |
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Pink footed Goose |
2 |
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Shelduck |
44 |
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Shoveler |
12 |
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Gadwall |
4m 2f |
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Teal |
31 |
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Tufted Duck |
21 |
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Oystercatcher |
4 |
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Avocet |
2 |
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Herring Gull |
30 |
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L.B.B Gull |
2 |
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B.H. Gull |
60 |
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Coot |
4 |
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Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area |
Total |
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Chiffchaff (singing) |
1 |
Blue Tit |
5 |
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Jay |
2 |
Coal Tit |
3 |
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Robin |
2 |
Chaffinch |
2m 2f |
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Dunnock |
2 |
Goldfinch |
2 |
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Great Tit |
4 |
Bullfinch |
2m 1f |
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Long Tailed Tit |
2 |
Siskin |
3 |
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am/pm |
Bird Species Noted Around Site |
Location |
Total |
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Tufted Duck |
Reservoir |
2m 2f |
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Teal |
Reservoir |
1 |
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Mallard |
Reservoir |
4 |
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Teal |
Saline Lagoon |
18 |
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Shelduck |
Saline Lagoon |
10 |
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Redshank |
Saline Lagoon |
1 |
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Jay |
Spring Gill Wood |
1 |
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Reed Bunting (singing) |
Wader Lake Path |
1m |
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Mute Swan |
River Wear |
1 |
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Goosander |
River Wear |
1 f |
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Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site
Mammals: Amphibians / Fish: Invertebrates:
Otter tracks seen in spring Gill.
Roe Deer Spring Gill
Name: KLF/AW
Weather: Overcast/ Windy
River Wear Tide Level: Mid
