Sunday, 19th November 2017

Walk: A stroll around the Brockholes Nature Reserve followed by lunch in the Restaurant or Conference Centre, AMM business and a presentation "Ribble Life Together'.
Start Point: Brockholes car park PR5 0AG    
Time: 2.5 hours
Weather: Sunny but cold
Comments: Fylde Ramblers Group AMM. The day started with a stroll around Brockholes Nature Reserve when John, a volunteer helper, gave us snippets of information at various points en route. The AMM business was followed by a very interesting presentation 'Ribble Life Together'.

At the entrance to the Visitor Centre . .

there are clear reflections on one side . . .

and on the other side . . .

it is time for breakfast

More reflections as we leave the Visitor Centre . . .

via the boardwalk

John explains about activities in this area but . . .

someone isn't taking any notice!

If you go down to the woods today . . .

you can post your letters to Santa

Another stop to hear more about the activities

Pheasants don't just enter the bird feeding area . . .

one finds a way to access the food in the cage . . .

while another takes over the bird table

Cormorants enjoy the sun . . .

and the nearby Hide . . .

provides lots of information

One example of many activities - building a shelter

A kestrel enjoys . . .

its latest catch

A flow monitor . . .

on the River Ribble

To the left of the building . . .

this area has been cleared of willow

A leisurely lunchtime . . .

gives time to spot interesting angles

AMM Business is followed by a coffee / tea break . . .

before gathering for a presentation entitled 'Ribble Life Together'
given by Harvey Hamilton-Thorpe from the Ribble Rivers Trust

Time to go home - as the light starts to fade

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