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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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