wildlife

River Wissey restoration project gives wildlife a boost

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Mark Lancaster

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September 2, 2026

HABITAT improvement works are underway on the River Wissey as part of a joint initiative led by Aquamaintain in partnership with Norfolk Rivers Trust. The project aims to restore the river’s natural balance and enhance conditions for wildlife. Teams have been carrying out a range of in-channel enhancements alongside targeted vegetation management to support a…
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Wild Times Ahead at Mercia Marina

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Web Editor

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June 3, 2023

Mercia Marina is excited to announce its participation in The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild campaign, encouraging everyone to do one wild thing a day throughout the month of June. Over the next 30 days, Mercia Marina will be embracing the wildness around us and sharing our thrilling adventures, encounters with fascinating creatures, and tips…
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Your Top 10 places to spot wildlife

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Janet Richardson

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December 21, 2021

One of the things that makes Britain’s canals and rivers so special, is the wildlife that lives in and beside them. Canal boat holiday-makers can spot anything from ducks, moorhens and dragonflies, to kingfishers, otters and water voles. Even in the heart of our towns and cities, boaters can get close to nature on a…
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