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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 - 29/08/2024

Wildlife Sightings - 29/08/2024

Weather: Sunny

River Wear Tide Level: Low


Wader Lake Species

Avocet - 6

Black - tailed Godwit - 18

Oystercatcher - 1

Curlew - 2

Lapwing - 94

Redshank - 8

Greenshank - 1

Grey Heron - 3

Little Egret - 1

Gadwall - 23

Shoveler - 5

Teal - 11


Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Greenfinch - 8

Goldfinch - 2

Bullfinch - 5

Chaffinch - 5

Blue Tit - 7

Great Tit - 6

Willow Tit (unringed) - 1

Blackcap - 1 male

Jay - 1

Stock Dove - 2


Bird Species Noted Around Site

Sand Martin (Wader Lake/Amphibian Ponds) - 22

House Martin (Wader Lake/Amphibian Ponds) - 4

Swallow (Wader Lake/Amphibian Ponds) - 6

Goldcrest (stream fence line) - 6

Willow Warbler (near waterfall in the woodland) - 1

Chiffchaff (near waterfall in the woodland) - 4

Long-tailed Tit (near waterfall in the woodland) - 10

Treecreeper (near waterfall in the woodland) - 1

Kestrel (Lagoon meadow) - 1 male

Mute Swan (River Wear) - 2

Grey Heron (River Wear) - 2

Kingfisher (River Wear) - 1


Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site

Invertebrates:

Speckled Wood

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