Wild Wednesday was immensely popular yesterday at Bowlees Visitor Centre where we were river dipping in the beck just by the bridge.  We found: caddis fly, may fly and stone fly larvae; snails, leeches, shrimp; and bullhead fish - to name but a few invertebrates.  These were later carefully returned to their natural habitat after we had studied and identified them.

 

Despite the river being low, we did end up with a few water logged wellies but the young casualties soon dried out in the sunshine. 

 

 

 

We also had other river-based activities.  These included: messy mud painting using river water; making both caddis fly larvae  and may fly lifecycle wheels; stone rubbings; plus a trail  around the grounds of Bowlees Visitor Centre to look for hidden pictures of  river invertebrates. 

 

 

 

Next week, the Wild Wednesday theme is 'Campfire Cooking'.  See Bowlees Visitor Centre Events page for more details.  Booking recommended. Time slots will be allocated for the campfire.