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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 - 30/08/2020

Wildlife Sightings - 30/08/2020

Weather: Sunny Spells
River Wear Tide Level: Low

Wader Lake
AM
Water Level: Mid

Avocet- 10
Redshank- 17
Lapwing- 204
Grey Heron- 4
Gadwall- 19
Curlew- 20
Black Tailed Godwit- 10 (flew over)
Stock Dove- 2
Sparrowhawk- 2

Saline Lagoon
AM
Tide Level- Low

Kingfisher (female)- 1
Grey Heron- 1

Hawthorn Wood
AM


Sparrowhawk- 2 (female, juv)
Jay- 3
Magpie- 6
Wood-pigeon- 2
Nuthatch- 1
Long Tailed Tit- 8
Bullfinch- 9

Other Birds Noted Around Site
AM

Jay (Middle Wood)- 2
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Middle Wood)- 1
Gadwall and 5 ducklings (Near Spring Gill Wood)- 6
Buzzard (Near South Wood)- Heard

Flora/Fungi
Russulla (Fungus) - Wader Lake Footpath


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