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You are in: Lincolnshire > Nature > Walks > Roman Canal Walk > Stage 9
A swan on the Fossedyke.
A swan swimming down the Fossedyke
Audio from the walk
Wildlife expert Roger Goy walked along the Fossedyke with Paul Sims and spoke about the sort of wildlife you want to keep an eye out for.
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Starting at the Brayford Pool Roger spoke about the swans and gulls that you can see as well as some of the plants that grow around the marina area. Audio (Real 56, 2'55").

Before leaving the Brayford Pool Roger talks about the industrial heritage and his memories of how this area has changed from when he was a lad. Audio (Real 56, 42").

Walking along the Fossedyke Roger points out some of the wildlife in the area and actually in the Fossedyke itself. Audio (Real 56, 2'40").

Roger remembers the days when the steam trains ran next to the Fossedyke. He also talks about the plants you'll find on your walk. Audio (Real 56, 2'18").

It's not just wildlife on the bank of the Fossedyke but also in the hedges on the other side of the path to keep an eye out for. Audio (Real 56, 2'04").

Roger talks about some of the most common plants you'll see on your walk. Audio (Real 56, 35").

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