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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 29/02/20

Wildlife Sightings 29/02/20

Weather: Overcast/Light rain

River Wear Tide Level: High

Wader Lake

Grey Heron - 33
Shelduck - 40
Wigeon (pair) - 2
Shoveler (pair) - 2
Teal - 42
Mute Swan - 2
Lapwing - 16
Redshank - 7
Canada Goose - 40
Greylag Goose - 2
Oystercatcher - 2

Saline Lagoon

Grey heron - 1
Shelduck - 4

Hawthorn Wood

GS Woodpecker(2f, 1m) - 3
Nuthach - 2
Treecreeper - 1
Long-tailed tit - 4
Willow tit - 2
Coal tit - 6
Bullfinch - 8
Greenfinch - 2
Goldfinch - 4
Lesser Redpoll - 2

Other birds noted around site

Grey heron (Old Oak Meadow) - 2
Oystercatcher (Stream Channel) - 3
Willow tit (Wader Lake Footpath) - 2
Bullfinch (Wader Lake Footpath) - 4
Goldcrest (Wader Lake Footpath) - 1
Jay (Spring Gill) - 1
Mistle Thrush (Flew over lagoon) 2




























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