Wildlife blogs and features

Find out all about waterway wildlife by browsing through our blogs and features.

Summer foraging guide

20 June 2019

Foraging along our canals and rivers is a wonderful way to add a sense of adventure to your day. This simple pastime connects us to nature, our local surroundings and generations that have foraged before us.
Pick your own blackberries

10 August 2018

Summer is the perfect time to go foraging for blackberries. One of the most abundant free foods along our canals, they provide a healthy treat and are a great excuse to spend some quality time by the water.
Tackling invasive species

15 March 2018

In recognition of Invasive Species Week ecologist Tom King has outlined why tackling invasive species helps make life better by the water for everyone who visits.
Eight signs of spring you may have never noticed

15 February 2018

When was the last time you took time out of your busy schedule to notice the world changing around you? We think you'll enjoy your day more if you spend just a few minutes walking along the canal on the lookout for signs of spring.
Why don’t ecologists hibernate?

2 February 2018

We know that our waterway wildlife is one of the main reasons our canals and rivers are such a special place to visit. So, while most sensible mammals are snugly tucked up for the winter, our team of ecologists are out and about making sure our waterway wildlife continues to thrive.
Holly and ivy - a winter haven for birds

6 December 2016

During the long winter months, many of our waterway birds pack up and migrate to warmer climes. But for those who stay behind, winter can be tough.
Winter wildlife

3 December 2015

Winter’s a great time to spot waterway wildlife so wrap up warm and pay us a visit.
Waterway wildlife in autumn

3 November 2015

What’s your favourite thing about autumn? The amazing colours, the musty autumnal smell in the air or the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot?
Rose hips: autumn's forgotten fruit

20 October 2015

We know that spending time by water makes us all happier and healthier. Extend the benefits of your visit by taking some free foraged food home with you.
Sloes by the canals and rivers

6 October 2015

Our ecologists work hard to make sure our waterways are diverse and provide good habitats for a huge range of plants year-round. Take advantage of the sloes growing along our canals during autumn and you could use what you pick to make sloe gin.

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Last date edited: 10 August 2018