Thirty three Associates met up and after coffee and tea we
started off on a 2 ½ mile walk around the marshes. The walk being made
wheelchair friendly made it possible for the whole group to enjoy the vast reed
bed areas and the many ponds and lake that make up this wildlife sanctuary.
The guides had provided us with written material as to what
we might see during the tour and highlighting the work that volunteers had done,
and continue to do maintaining the site.Â
A hide for observing the
wildlife.
It was amazing to see how many varieties of water based
birds share this haven in relative peace, considering the bordering industrial
sites on this part of the River Thames.
| Â Oh - I must mention the
massive marsh frogs, one of which we were fortunate to
see. |
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The marshes and the former firing ranges have been
transformed.
Back at the Centre it was agreed it had been one of our best
walks and with three new memberships to the RSPB organisation and at least two
of the group seeking more information to the volunteer possibilities it was a
rewarding day for all involved.Â
So it was now off to the pub a mile or so away to enjoy the
usual pint and lunch and to chat about the day’s experiences.
The
Trampers at the post ramble lunch.
There are more photos posted on the London Plant Region web
pages - to see them, click here.
