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Wildlife Sightings - 28/09/2023

Wildlife Sightings - 28/09/2023
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Weather: Overcast

River Wear Tide Level: Low (coming in)


Wader Lake Species

Redshank - 45

Canada Goose - 8

Black-tailed Godwit - 1

Bar-tailed Godwit - 2

Lapwing - 18

Moorhen - 9

Ruff - 3

Jay - 2

Teal - 37

Grey Heron - 2


Saline Lagoon Species

Sparrowhawk - 1

Magpie - 2

Wood Pigeon - 5

Teal - 4


Other Bird Species Noted

Moorhen - Everywhere

Cormorant - River Wear - 2

Black- headed Gull - River Wear - 20

Feral pigeon - Main Visitor Centre - 4

Blackbird - Hollowood - 1

Mallard - River Wear - 11


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Willow Tit - 1

Woodpecker (male Great Spotted) - 1

Greenfinch - 4

Nuthatch - 1

Treecreeper - 1

Bullfinch (female) - 1

Coal Tit - 2

Chaffinch - 3

Dunnock - 1


Lookout Bird Feeding Area

Great Tit - 1

Blue Tit - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Mammals:

Grey Squirrel

Roe Deer

Invertebrates:

Red Admiral

Flora/Fungi:

Stump Puffball

Giant Puffball

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