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⚠️ Site closed: Sunday 25 October ⚠️

Due to the weather warning currently in place and the forecast of strong winds, WWT Washington Wetland Centre will be closed on Sunday 25 October.

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WWT Washington has moved to seasonal opening days

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Wildlife Sightings - 29/01/17

a.m. Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake (95% Frozen)

Eurasian Shelduck - 1

Grey Heron - 2

Wigeon - 1

Sparrowhawk - 1

Jay - 1

Northern Lapwing - 16

Saline Lagoon (90% Frozen)

Eurasian Teal - 2

Hawthorn Wood

Reed Bunting - 1

Treecreeper - 1

Bullfinch - 16

Chaffinch - 12

Great Tit - 8

Melanic Great Tit - 1

Robin - 6

Other birds

Flock of Siskin/Goldfinch (Dragonfly Ponds) - 45

Ferruginous Duck (White Head Pen) - 1

Gadwall (Reservoir) - 2

Great Black-backed Gull (River Wear) - 1

Jay (Spring Gill) - 1

Jay (North Wood) - 2

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Spring Gill) - 1

Kestrel (Near Compost Toilet) - 1

Other wildlife

King Alfred's Cake (Fungi)

Scarlet Elfcup (Fungi)