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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 - 29/04/26

Wildlife Sightings - 29/04/26

In the round table ponds you can find sedge warbler, reed warbler and reed bunting all singing together.

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Canada goose
7
Greylag goose
13
Canada x Greylag hybrid goose
1
Shelduck
42
Avocet
13
Teal
4
Coot
1, 2 chicks
Gadwall
1
Oystercacther
3
Redshank
1
Grey Heron
17
Swallow
2
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Bullfinch
2
Robin
1
Long tailed tit
3
Pheasant
3
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Sedge warbler
Round Table Ponds
2
Reed warbler
Round Table Ponds
1
Reed bunting
Round Table Ponds
1
Willow Warbler
Wader Lake footpath
1 calling
Reed bunting
Wader Lake footpath
1 singing
Reed bunting
Saline Lagoon
1 singing
Herring gull
River Wear
100
Black headed gull
River Wear
2
Shelduck
Saline Lagoon meadow
10
Greylag goose
River Wear
2
Blackcap
Saline Lagoon
1
Tufted duck
Reservoir
10
Tufted duck
River Wear
6

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site  

Mammals:
Amphibians / Fish:
Invertebrates:
Orange spot across site
Carder bee across site
          Flora / Fungi:
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