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Wildlife along the River Thames
The River Thames has wildlife as rich as any waterway in Britain. It may seem peaceful and calm on the surface, but in fact, there is a thriving world of wildlife to discover - a world full of plants, insects, fish, wildlife and birds, living in, on and around the riverbanks.
The river is now at its cleanest in living memory and kingfishers and otters can now be glimpsed on certain sections of the Thames. The Environment Agency and the Thames Salmon Trust stock the river with salmon, which you can see in May and June. Over 20 species of freshwater fish can be found in the Thames, making great fishing for the budding or keen angler.
For the twitcher in you, there are untold opportunities to spot birds basking on the water, as well as feeding and nesting in the banks. The River Thames is a haven for swans, ducks, great crested grebe, coots and moorhens, heron and kingfishers are just a few to be seen.
Otters, water voles and squirrels are just a few of the small neighbours that inhabit the Thames. You may be lucky enough to spot them playing and feeding on the riverbanks.
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Bray Marina »
Address: Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire SL6 2EB
Tel: 01628 623 654
Services: Country park | Restaurant | Boat sales | Moorings | Services for you | Services for your boat
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Cliveden »
Address: Cliveden House, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL6 0JA
Tel: 01628 605069
Services: Garden | Historic building
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East Ham Nature Reserve »
Address: Norman Road, London E64 HN
Tel: 020 8470 4525
Services: Nature reserve
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Greys Court »
Address: Greys Court, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 4PG
Tel: 01491 628529
Services: Garden | Historic building
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Ham House »
Address: Richmond, Surrey TW10 7RS
Tel: 020 8940 1950
Services: Garden | Historic building
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RSPB Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve »
Address: New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, Essex RM19 1SZ
Tel: 01708 899840
Services: Nature reserve
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Spade Oak »
Address: Coldmoorholme Lane, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5PS
Tel: 01628 520090
Services: Garden | Restaurant | Pubs + bars
