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The New River Lobster

I saw this guy in the New River, on the stretch behind Wightman Road. Do lobsters live in viaducts usually? I was surpsised to see him/her pottering along.

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Permalink Reply by Michele on October 22, 2020 at 20:23

A fabulous photo!

Permalink Reply by Shar on October 22, 2020 at 22:47

Eye-opening. I had never heard of Signal Crayfish and wouldn't have expected to find anything of the sort around here.

British waters for British shellfish I say!

Permalink Reply by Sixfaces on October 23, 2020 at 6:34

As others have said, likely a signal crayfish, and thus an invasive species which you are thus permitted to catch (possibly within the bounds of needing a usual fishing licence).

I went and caught some near Oxford many years ago - bit of liver on a rudimentary chickenwire net stretched over a coat hanger got us a decent half bucket over a couple of hours. Tasty, despite their unwanted presence in UK waterways. 

Permalink Reply by Dyl on October 23, 2020 at 9:55

Great Crayfish picture, I love it!

Permalink Reply by Victor Farthing on October 23, 2020 at 11:28

American Signal Crayfish! Are an invasive species that destroy rivers, they can be eaten but best stamped on. The River Authorities will tell you this! Must be eradicated.

Permalink Reply by Dyl on October 23, 2020 at 11:46

Live and let live, that's what I say. 

Permalink Reply by EyeSpy on October 23, 2020 at 13:04

Problem is that they have pretty much wiped out our native crayfish. Same as the imported squirrels vs the native reds.

Permalink Reply by Dyl on October 23, 2020 at 13:51

Well yes, I suppose that is a problem. 

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