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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 5/5/2025

Wildlife Sightings 5/5/2025

Weather : Overcast

River Wear Tide Level : Mid

am/pm

Wader Lake Species


Total

Gadwall

4

Common Tern*overhead*

3

Avocet

12

Herring gull

36

Grey Heron

8 ad, 2 juv

Canada goose

15

Greylag

25

Sedge warbler*reed end*

1 calling

Tufted duck

9

Shovellers*2 pairs*

4m, 2f

Black headed gull

29, 1 nest

Shelduck

32

Canada goose

18

Lapwing*1 nesting on meadow*

9

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Total

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area

Total

Great Spotted Woodpecker

1m, 1f

Blue tit

3

Goldfinch

Calling

Long tailed-tit

4

am/pm

Bird Species Noted Around Site

Location

Total

Black caps

Spring Gill

2 calling

Reed warbler

Saline Lagoon

1 calling

Sedge warbler

River reedbed

1 calling

Shelduck

Saline Lagoon

12

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