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2012

The year kicked off with a talk, on the 4th Jan, given by Mike Gosling on the Flora and Volcanoes of Equador. He illustrated his talk with some super photos of the flowers to be found at various altitudes of the rain and cloud forests right up to the volcanoes and the snow line. The talk as always with Mike was well received.

The talks continued with the chairman, on the 18th, with a talk entitled Aspects of Nature, a series of pictures showing, Dragonflies, Moths, Insects, Butterflies, Flowers and Birds, and even a Hovercraft.

Saturdays walk on the 21st was a circular from Haslem Park, Preston. Passing along the canal, Savick Brook and returning along the canal. The walk will be remembered for the vast amount of MUD, and the detour after arriving at a stile surrounded by an 12ft diameter lake about 12 inches deep. A detour was required, through mud to regain the correct track. The weather was kind and enjoyed by the 27 souls ho took part.

The talk on the 1st Feb entitled "Wildlife Wonders of Blackpool Promenade" , was given by Dave McGrath. It is amazing what can be seen and is living in the sea. All sorts of creatures including, Shrimps, Oysters, Cockles, various worms, Sea Urchins, Jellyfish, Muscles,  and much more. Dolphins, Porpoises and Minke Whales have also been noted. There is always much to see as the tide retreats. Why not go along and see what you can find?