Deptford Creek has a very large tidal range and safe nesting and resting sites are much needed by the waterfowl. Two connected rafts were floated in the creek to provide a haven. One was planted with wildflowers recorded as growing on the intertidal walls between 1997-99 in Deptford Creek: Surviving Regeneration (Steele, 1999). Angelica Archangelicas, Sea Asters, Ivy Leaved Toadflaxes, Gypsywort, Celery-leaved Buttercups, and Water Figworts were all planted in biodegradeable pots made from wood and sustainable sphagnum peat and potted with coir compost. These wildflowers self-seeded adding to the food source for visiting birds. The second raft provided a resting place for waterfowl and was initially frequented by two Egyptian Geese and their goslings. Both rafts were made from disused palettes and wood salvaged from APT yard after their re-use was discussed with other artists.

The call of the Black Redstart that used to nest in Deptford Creek could be be heard near the raft. After a recent possible sighting, it was hoped that others may join. The Black Redstart is a nationally rare bird protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Before regeneration started during the mid 1990s, 7% of their population used to be found along Deptford Creek. In June-July 1997 a Black Redstart exhibiting breeding behaviour stopped all building work at Fairview Homes where Deptford Creek joins the Thames. Encouraging nesting Black Redstarts could be interpreted as a strategy of resistance to excessive regeneration near Deptford Creek, as new blocks start to tower over the last open skyline view from APT Yard to the west.