and i dont mean NIXON>>>>


The Environment Agency has confirmed reports from local anglers that the River Wear at Chester-le-Street, County Durham, has become a spawning site for lamprey.
So far the Environment Agency has identified 12 spawning sites and a total of seven adult Sea Lampreys have been spotted in them.

Scientists are continuing to search for more of the fish as they are extremely rare and provide a good indication of the high quality of the river water.
Paul Frear, Environment Agency fisheries officer, said: "We were thrilled to discover lampreys back in the River Wear as these rare blood-suckers show us that the water quality in the river is very high.
"Lampreys are extremely selective with their spawning sites and will only nest where the water quality is optimal.
"Today, only three species of this blood-sucking creature remain in Britain and their habitats are protected by an EC directive."
The lamprey is an unusual creature, using its suction-cup like mouth to attach itself to the skin of a fish and rasping away tissue with its sharp probing tongue and teeth.
Outwardly resembling eels, as they have no scales, an adult Lamprey can range from 13 to 100 centimetres long, with large eyes, one nostril on the top of its head and seven gill pores on each side.
During the Middle Ages lampreys were widely eaten by the upper classes throughout Europe, especially during fasting periods since they taste much meatier than other fish.
A "surfeit of Lampreys" has traditionally been blamed for the deaths of King Henry I and King John who overindulged in them.


and from the BBC..


The discovery of a rare blood-sucking fish in the River Wear is proof of high water quality, conservationists said.
Seven adult sea lampreys, which have toothed, funnel-like sucking mouths, have been found in the river near Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
Only three species of lampreys remain in Britain, and they are protected under European law.
The Environment Agency said the creatures only breed in water which is very clean.
So far the agency has identified twelve spawning sites, known as redds.
Fisheries officer Paul Frear said: "We were thrilled to discover lampreys back in the River Wear, as these rare blood-suckers show us that the water quality in the river is very high.
"Lampreys are extremely selective with their spawning sites and will only nest where the water quality is optimal."
Scientists are continuing to search for more lampreys, and anyone who spots one is asked to report the sighting to the Environment Agency.