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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 - 29/11/25

Wildlife Sightings - 29/11/25

Weather: Light overcast

River Wear Tide Level: MID

am
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
mid
Total
Gadwall
6
Shoveler
4
Teal
18
Mallard
5
B.H Gull
5
Herring Gull
26
Lapwing
3
Shelduck
2
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area
Total
Blue Tit
10
Bullfinch
2 M 2 F
Great Tit
4
Goldfinch
1
Coal Tit
3
Chaffinch
5
Great Spotted Woodpecker
1 ( M )
Greenfinch
2
Robin
1
Treecreeper
1
Dunnock
1
Nuthatch
2
Redwing
4
Sparrowhawk
1 ( F )
am
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Redwing
Wader lake footpath
7
Goldfinch
Wader lake footpath
5
Siskin
Wader lake footpath
14
Blackbird
Wader lake footpath
4
Robin
Wader lake footpath
1
Cormorant
River Wear
1
Mallards
River Wear
46
Teal
River Wear
12
Common Redshank
River Wear
3
Chiffchaff
Stream Channal
1
Heron
Lagoon
1
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