Wildlife along the River Wensum

The River Wensum. Photographer Andrew Gray. © www.ringlandvillage.org.uk.

The River Wensum, as for the region as a whole, is a haven for wildlife, some of which no longer exists anywhere else in the UK, as in the example of the swallowtail butterfly and the norfolk hawker dragonfly.

In terms of flora there are a whole host of species, including hemp agrimony, rare varieties of orchids and the more common yellow flag.

On the water glide the commonly seen coots, moorhens and mallards, sometimes alongside elegant mute swans, or great crested grebes. And in the reeds and trees witness small bearded tits, bigger booming bitterns and herons.

Aquatic plants play a vital role in this freshwater system. Water soldier, holly-leaved naiad, waterlilies, hornwort and bladderwort are just a few species that flourish here.

However of major concern are the murky waters which have led to the extinction of many plants and animals in this area and which is now a focal point for local and national conservation groups.

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    Address: Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0LN

    Tel: 01328 851465

    Services: Nature reserve

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    Address: Fir Covert Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6HT

    Tel: 01603 860522

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