Latest sightings
Wildlife Sightings - 22/02/2026
With 45 Grey Heron the Heronry is full of birds pairing up, displaying and nest building. Oystercatcher pair prospecting wader lake water’s edge opposite Paddy Flemming hide. Siskin flock of about 25 moving at Hawthorn wood. am/pm
22 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 21/02/26
A delightful sighting of 2 young otters noted right beside the Lagoon.The overwintering Spotted Redshank observed feeding right in front of the Lagoon Hide.A count of 43 Grey Heron in and around the heronry today. Many birds settling onto nests, with some
21 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings - 20/02/26
“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Lots of birds singing around the grounds, Song Thrushes, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch, Coal Tit and Goldcrest am
20 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 19/02/2026
A Spotted Redshank has been overwintering on site — a notable record, as this species is a scarce winter visitor to the UK. Most individuals migrate from northern European to wintering areas in Africa with only a small number remaining in the UK each wi
19 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 18/02/2026
Lots of deer activity across the site, look out for them (especially towards the end and start of the day) on the East of the site- around North wood and the meadows and the Dragonfly ponds. am/pm Wader Lake Species Wa
18 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 17/02/2026
“The heron hedge is in full swing with courtship displays, nest refurbishing, and the start of egg‑laying.” Song Thrushes singing around the grounds, ( north wood, Hawthorn wood ) am Wader Lake Species Water Level
17 February 2026
Wildlife Sightings 16/02/2026
Brent Goose back on Wader lake huddling with 2 Oystercatcher from the this morning’s cold wind. Male Common Pochard with a Tufted Duck group on Wader Lake. Spotted Redshank still on Saline Lagoon browsing around the breach. am/pm
16 February 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
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
“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
“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