A disused dock basin with swamp and willow carr along one side.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Canada Water
Borough: Southwark
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 1.94 ha
Description
Wildlife
The south bank of Canada Water has been beautifully landscaped, supporting reedbeds and other water plants including lesser reedmace. There are also areas of boggy willow and alder woodland. Breeding birds include mute swan, tufted duck, mallard, moorhen, coot and reed bunting. Large numbers of tufted ducks are present in winter. Kingfishers are reported occasionally.Facilities
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