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Wildlife Sightings 15/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 15/02/2026

Red Kite flying oversite seen from Top Meadow, the Brent Goose that has been around the site for the last few weeks can still be seen on the adjacent farmers field from Dragonfly ponds viewpoint bench. Spotted Redshank back on Saline Lagoon. a

15 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 14/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 14/02/2026

The Oystercatchers have been breeding on Wader Lake, the Brent Goose is in for a swim (and has been enjoying doing back-flips in the water to preen itself) and the Kingfisher has been zipping between Teal Ponds on Wader Lake and the River Viewpoint. With

14 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 13/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 13/02/2026

“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Lots of Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood ) am Wader Lake Species Wa

13 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 12/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 12/02/2026

“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” am Wader Lake Species Water Level High Total Grey Heron (26 in Heron Hedge 11

12 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/26

Wildlife Sightings - 11/02/26

The Grey Herons are very active, yelling at each other with their prehistoric calls and taking up positions in about 14 of the nests in the Heronry. As the leaves of the trees haven’t started growing yet, it’s a great time to spot them starting to nes

11 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 08/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 08/02/2026

am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Mute Swan 2 Canada Goose 16 Herring Gull 20 Greater Black Back

8 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings - 07/02/26

Wildlife Sightings - 07/02/26

 Weather: overcast River Wear Tide Level: high Temp: 7°C am Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron (31 in Heron Hedge 4 on the Lake 35 Mute

7 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings -06/02/26

Wildlife Sightings -06/02/26

Weather: overcast breezy with rain River Wear Tide Level: Mid                                         am Wader Lake Species

6 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 05/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 05/02/2026

Weather: overcast breezy Rain                                                                

5 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 04/02/26

Wildlife Sightings 04/02/26

Weather: Overcast/Drizzle River Wear Tide Level: High am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron 9 Black Headed Gull 14 H

4 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 03/02/26

Wildlife Sightings 03/02/26

Weather: Overcast River Wear Tide Level: High am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Tufted Duck 14 Mallard 21 Teal 5 Canada

3 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 02/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 02/02/2026

Weather: Overcast/Drizzle                                                                 R

2 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 01/02/2026

Wildlife Sightings 01/02/2026

Weather: Overcast                                                                 River Wea

1 February 2026

Wildlife Sightings 31/01/2026

Wildlife Sightings 31/01/2026

Weather: Slightly Overcast                                                                

31 January 2026

Wildlife Sightings 30/01/2026

Wildlife Sightings 30/01/2026

Weather: Overcast/rain                                                     River Wear Tide Level: Mid am/pm

30 January 2026