Dippers

Dippers are a good indicator of water quality, and the abundance of them along the waterways of Devon is good news for us all...

Swimming against the current

"The dipper family is exceptional for its ability to hunt underwater. They feed on small aquatic invertebrates and fish, which they catch by walking along the bottom of fast flowing rivers and streams. By stretching out their wings against the current, dippers manage to push themselves downwards and stay submerged; they also hold on to stones with their feet to prevent them being swept off." Source: RSPB

Learn More about Dippers at the RSPB