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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 29/03/2026

Wildlife Sightings 29/03/2026

am
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
High
Total

Mute Swan - 2

Oystercatcher - 2

Avocet - 4

Redshank -  3

Mallard - 19

Teal - 6m+3f

Tufted Duck - 2m+1f

Shoveler - 5m+5f

Gadwall - 3

Herring Gull - 9

B.H. Gull - 30

L.B.B Gull - 1

Grey Heron - 3

Moorhen - 2

Coot - 1

Canada Goose - 7

Greylag Goose - 2

Greylag Goose x Canada Goose Hybrid - 1 
Shelduck - 12

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total

Blue Tit - 7

Great Tit - 3

Coal Tit - 1

Long tailed Tit - 3

Reed Bunting - 1m

Robin - 1

Dunnock - 1

Bullfinch - 2m 1f

Chiffchaff - 3m 4f

Goldfinch

am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location

Total

Oystercatcher ( River Wear) - 2

Redshank ( River Wear) - 3

Black Headed Gull ( River Wear) - 14

Herring Gull ( River Wear) - 8

Mute Swan (River Wear) - 1

Grey Heron ( Heronry) - 19

Spotted Redshank ( Saline Lagoon) - 1

Oystercatcher ( Saline Lagoon) - 2

Mallard (Saline Lagoon) - 3

Greylag (Saline Lagoon) - 2

Mallard (Reservoir) - 22

Tufted Duck ( Reservoir) - 3m 2f

Goldcrest ( Hollowood) - 1

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