We have essential works taking place on Wader Lake from Tuesday 28 September.
We have been doing some preparation on the lake that you may have already noticed, such as lowering the water levels and cutting back lots of vegetation. This has enticed many species to head down to the newly exposed mud in search of food, with highlights including ruff and a bar-tailed godwit. The works include de-silting the area around Northumbrian Wader hide getting the water levels back to the correct depth, while profiling the margins of the lake edges and islands. We are also looking to create a deeper permanent pool to the side of Northumbrian Water hide, which will hopefully bring wildlife closer to this side of the lake for visitors to enjoy.
Wader Lake is a fantastic place for wading bird species and many that frequent the nearby meadows and our continued work to improve the biodiversity and habitats in this area is something that we are passionate about.
While these works are in progress, it could be a great opportunity to explore some of our other areas of site such as the Lagoon View hide or Hawthorn Wood hide. Waders are regularly seen on the river Wear and provide excellent photo opportunities. Kingfisher are also regular visitors at this time of year!