Wildlife along the River Nene

Swans on the river in Peterborough

An abundance of wildlife is found along the riverbanks, including birds such as moorhen, mallards, swans, grebes and herons. The river at Wellingborough is a haven for swans.

Near Titchmarsh is a Nature Reserve, famous for its heronry and other birds which flock to it each year. There is a National Dragonfly Museum at Ashton.

Along the River Nene is Nene Park which contains a number of woods, lakes and fields which are home to all kinds of wildlife, and particularly notable for birds and badgers. It is also a centre for watersports enthusiasts, anglers, cyclists and golfers.