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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 - 28/08/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 28/08/2024
Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake Species

Sand Martin - 2

Avocet - 4 + 3 juv

Godwit - 47

Curlew - 4

Lapwing - 28

Oystercatcher - 1

Redshank - 9

Teal - 20

Shelduck - 1

Grey Heron - 4

Black - Headed Gull - 75

Herring Gull - 4 + 8 juv

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Nuthatch - 2

Robin - 1 + 1 juv

Bullfinch - 2 (M) 1 (F) + 1 juv

Chaffinch - 1 (M) 3 (F)

Greenfinch - 2

Goldfinch - 1

Blue Tit - 5

Great Tit - 4

Coal Tit - 3

Long - tailed Tit - 2

Dunnock - 2

Pheasant - 1 (M) 1 (F)

Jay - 1

Willow Tit R/G Bird Unringed Bird - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Spotted Flycatcher - Pen 1 - 1

Cormorant ( Flying by ) - River Wear - 1

Herring Gull - River Wear - 3 + 4 juv

Black -headed Gull - River Wear - 30

Wren - Wader Lake Footpath - 2

Mallard - Reservoir - 19

Tufted Duck - Reservoir - 4

Little Egret - Saline Lagoon - 1

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals

Buzzard - 1

Mistle Thrush - 2

Invertebrates

Speckled Wood x 3 @ saline Footpath



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