Saltram: location 3

Grey herons...

...can be spotted in this location.

About

With their distinctive black, white, and grey colouring herons Often will be standing still along the edge of a river, ponds or lakes waiting for fish to swim buy which it preys upon. It also easts small mammals like vols as well as small birds such as ducklings. The grey Heron stands at around a meter tall with a wingspan that can stretch up to just under two meters.

Where to see them

At Saltram you will be able to see Herons anywhere that has water, especially near the saltmarsh and the estuary bank. Herons are quite shy birds, however, they won’t stick around if there is too much noise.

When to see them

Grey herons can be seen all year round at Saltram.

Current weather in the park

Below you can see real-time weather information from the nearby environmental sensor. Is it the season to spot this species? Check if you can correlate the changes in temperature and humidity with the chance of spotting this species in the park.

Air quality in the park

Living Lab collects real-time air quality readings from sensors located near the beehives and visitor centre. Are there any differences between the two locations? Can you draw any conclusions from the data?

Healthy Tip: Clean air benefits not only the environment but, also your health. Consider choosing green routes the next time you go on a trip across the city.

Soil moisture in the park

Living Lab also collects real-time soil moisture readings from sensors located in the orchard and flower garden. This helps to adapt watering regimes, especially in times of unpredictable weather caused by global warming.

Other wildlife in the park

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