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Wildlife along the River Don

Approaching Ickles Lock. After Ickles Lock, the navigation follows the river for half a mile to the next lock cut at Rotherham Lock. Photographer Neil Arlidge. © www.penninewaterways.co.uk

The River Don has traditionally been rich in all manner of wildlife. Fig trees flourish along its banks and salmon populations are once again thriving, together with trout, grayling and families of ducks. A project is now underway to encourage barn owls along the length of the river.