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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 9/04/2023

Wildlife Sightings 9/04/2023

Weather: Dull, brightening

River Wear Tide Level: Mid

Wader Lake Species

Little Grebe - 1
Mute Swan - 2
Tufted Duck - 20
Shoveler - 5
Oystercatcher - 4
Lapwing - 17
Wigeon - 3
Teal - 7
Gadwall - 5
Shelduck - 35
Canada Goose - 19
Greylag - 24
Herring Gull - 14
Black-headed Gull - 64
Canada x Greylag hybrid - 2

Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Station

Nuthatch - 1
Robin - 1
Chaffinch - 2
Reed Bunting (m) - 1
Great tit - 4
Blue tit - 6
Bullfinch - 1
Long-tailed tit - 2

Middle Wood

G.S. Woodpecker - 1
Black cap - 1

Jay x 1 @ North Wood

Starling x 2 @ Wader Meadow

Cormorant x 2 @ River Wear

Mammals

Common Seal @ River Wear
Otter @ River Wear

Amphibians

Smooth Newt @ Dragonfly Ponds

Invertebrates

Tree Slug

Flora/Fungi

Moon Poo @ Amphibian Ponds
Green Alkanet @ Wader Lake Path
Ground Ivy @ Lagoon Path

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