In summer, the river side provides a burst of life and vibrant colours which is a real eye opener to those who don’t experience this very often. The plant life blossoms in the summer making the tree life all the greater. The summer also allows the trees to fire their brilliant green rays down onto you. The water bounces light rays off the gentle ripples caused by the wind. The water also laps on the bank side every so often as the ripples touch the sides. The mallards, which have distinctive green heads and brown bodies, will occasionally be sighted swimming past or taking a break on the bank. If go at the correct time of year you can watch there cute offspring managing to pull themselves under water to find food when the parents are too buoyant. However, there is more than just mallards, you can often find the magnificence of the royal swan close to the bank looking around for something tasty to eat. The ground is made up of lush, green blades sticking up from the slightly dampened mud. Every now and then a burst of yellow has broken through dotting the ground with dandelions.



Winter brings with it a dull time for the rest of wildlife but around the bankside you can still find the magnificence of the swan lying on the bank with the water crashing into the sides with great force. The mallards often fly away at this time of year. The water is fast paced as the recent rainfall rushes to leave the river. The trees have lost their leaves but the reeds make up for the loss of greenery making the riverside a truly unique place. The wind is often more gusty at this time of year with a magnificent chill to it, which would keep most people inside. The ground is a sticky, frosted bog eager to snatch your wellies from your feet. The soft winter sun hides behind the gloomy, grey clouds. However, this won’t last as nature on the riverside awaits the coming of the spring and the regeneration of new life.