When we spot a small bird darting among the river pebbles, suddenly stopping to pick something up from the ground before quickly scurrying off again, we may have just caught sight of a Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius). Although small and easily overlooked among the gravel, the Little Ringed Plover is a characteristic inhabitant of […]
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In the LIFE2RIVERS project, we aim to improve our understanding of rivers and promote management approaches that bring together interdisciplinary expertise and local community engagement, while prioritising nature-based solutions. Our focus extends beyond what can be done along an individual stretch of river. We also explore how knowledge gained in one river basin can be […]
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Among riverside vegetation, on sunny patches of riverbank, and along shallow waters, one of our best-known snakes moves quietly: the grass snake (Natrix natrix). This non-venomous reptile spends much of its life near water. Its presence reminds us that a river is more than a flowing body of water; it is a network of interconnected […]
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