Birds That Nest On The Lower River

To the casual passer by it may look as though there are only Swans and ducks on the lower River. 

However there are other species which also nest and use the riverside as a haven. 

Here are some of the species that nest along the tidal area of the river, 

another reason why the Trust wants this to be declared a wildlife Sanctuary / Haven.

Moorhens and Merganser

The freezing temperatures are starting to bring in the annual migrants. Today I saw 3 moorhen  together at the Swans island. The resident Mergansers and Goosander are also on the go. I expect the Tufted ducks will also start arriving soon, if the freezing conditions persist.