The Waldringfield stretch of this tidal river estuary is home to a rich diversity of wildlife with important areas of salt marsh, mudflats and grassland including habitats for many species of plants, birds and mammals. The river has been designated a Special Protection Area (SPA), ‘Ramsar’ site and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Attitudes to the environment have changed much in the last 100 years. The village has had an active wildlife group for many years and more recently, an environmental group known as ‘Greener Waldringfield’, a combined resource for local wildlife, gardening and other groups and individuals who share an interest in the environment and sustainability.
Many bird species can be found on the river as the saltmarsh provides rich feeding grounds for residents as well as overwintering and occasional visitors.
The aim of this page is to provide more information about the various bird species that have been spotted around Waldringfield.
We would like to thank Jim Brinsley (Instagram: @jb_photowild) for letting us reuse some of his stunning pictures of wildlife on the Deben.
