Best Start

The River wildlife has had the best start for some years, partially due to the virus pandemic and local conditions. 

The lockdown meant less people and dogs around disturbing the wildlife during the breeding season, coupled with benign weather allowing weed growth for feed and cover.

Successful breeders will no doubt repeat their success next year. The Trust has been doing it's best to assist them with regular supplementary feeding, and improvements to the Moat water condition.

Birds are thriving and Cygnets the size of geese, with appetite's to match. Short video below.