Latest sightings
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
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
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
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
Weather: overcast breezy with rain River Wear Tide Level: Mid am Wader Lake Species
6 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 05/02/2026
Weather: overcast breezy Rain
5 February 2026
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
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
Weather: Overcast/Drizzle R
2 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 01/02/2026
Weather: Overcast River Wea
1 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 31/01/2026
Weather: Slightly Overcast
31 January 2026
Wildlife Sightings 30/01/2026
Weather: Overcast/rain River Wear Tide Level: Mid am/pm
30 January 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 28/01/26
Weather: Overcast/ Misty River Wear Tide Level: high Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area Total Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding Area Total Blue Tit 11 Robin 2
28 January 2026
Wildlife Sightings 26/01/26
Weather: Overcast River Wear Tide Level: High am/pm Wader Lake Species Water Level Total Grey Heron 8 Canada Goose 6 Shelduck
26 January 2026
Wildlife Sightings 24/01/2026
Weather: Dull, mizzle River
24 January 2026