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x River Resources (under development)

A diverse array of freshwater invertebrates and vertebrates can be found in (and on) the rivers of Lewisham. The River Ravensbourne channel in Ladywell Fields is particularly rich and offers a very accessible place to investigate some of this wildlife. To help you to learn a little more about these creatures (all of which have been found in the borough), click on the following links:

 

Banded Demoiselle Damselfly Nymph 

            Bullhead      

                                                    Chinese Mitten Crab

  Dragonfly Nymph           

    

  Freshwater Hoglouse                 

  Freshwater Leech

Freshwater Shrimp         

      

Greater Water Boatman       

         

Lesser Water Boatman

   Pond Skater     

           

     Stone Loach                 

Swimming Mayfly Nymph

Three-spined

Stickleback         

    

   Wandering Snail                 

        Water Cricket

  Water Measurer            

  

          Water Mite             

    

   Water Scorpion

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