River Adur Project

Education Resource

The River Adur has its source in the South Downs, southern England and cuts its way through the soft chalk to its mouth. At low tide the River Adur cuts a narrow fast running channel through the mud flats in the middle of Shoreham-by-Sea as it rushes out to sea through the two long piers that mark the entrance to Shoreham Harbour.


Estuary	Mock Bridge

Two Images from the Presentation

The river is interesting at mid-tide when half the mud flats are revealed. The mud flats become a roost for gulls and other birds, especially during the winter. Waders and birds on the mud include Ringed Plover, Dunlins and Lapwing, which are all commonly seen in the colder months. Redshanks sound the first warning at the anticipation of danger. Boats and wooden posts are occupied by Cormorants fanning their wings after feeding on eels and flatfish.

A Presentation for Schools
by

Andy Horton

NB: A small correction was made on 3 September 2013 and users are recommended to download the new versions.
The very latest version includes the opening of the Adur Ferry Bridge.

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Contents List

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River Adur Project
Education Resource Group

Water Cycle: Sample Page
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River Adur at Dusk
View of the Adur Ferry Bridge from the Norfolk Bridge

Further Information links:

ADUR FERRY BRIDGE VIDEO
Revised November 2013
Opening of the Adur Ferry Bridge.
A brief documentary on the development of the £9.8 million bridge across the River Adur in Shoreham Harbour, West Sussex.