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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 31/05/2026

Wildlife Sightings 31/05/2026

Lots of breeding birds on Wader Lake, 57 Common Tern, 82 Black headed gull and 29 Avocet.

am/pm
Wader Lake Species
Water Level
Total
Shelduck
34+1juv
Shoveler
2m 1f
Mallard
10
Gadwall
14
Tufted Duck
2m 2f
Teal
1m 1f
Avocet
29
Black Headed Gull
82
Herring Gull
5
Lesser Black-backed Gull
2
Common Tern
57
Grey Heron
13+2juv
Oystercatcher
3
Lapwing
2
Little ringed Plover
2
Greylag
8+2juv
Canada Goose
6
Coot
2+1juv
Moorhen
5
am/pm
Bird Species Noted Around Site
Location
Total
Sedge Warbler
Dragonfly Ponds
1
Cormorant
River Wear
1
Black Headed Gull
Saline Lagoon
1
Grey Heron
Saline Lagoon
1
Mallard
Reservoir
3
Tufted Duck
Reservoir
7m 4f
Gadwall
Reservoir
2

Other Wildlife Species Noted Around Site  

Mammals:
Roe Deer@ Hidden Meadow
Amphibians / Fish:
Invertebrates:
Banded Demoiselle x1
Red Tailed Bumblebee x1
@Wader Lake Footpath
      Flora / Fungi:

Name: MJ                                                                                  

Weather: Sunny,

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

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