Dock gates closed.
Today's circular stroll took me alongside the lock and dock entrance down to the Bullnose. The dock basin was almost totally devoid of life, only 3 black headed gulls in evidence. There were a few anglers down on the Bullnose, a cormorant fishing further up the river seemed to be having more luck. Quite a few small birds in the trees alongside the path, including the long-tailed tits which have now become regular garden visitors.
For anybody interested in the history of Preston Dock there are quite a few images to be found on flickr, including this 1885 plan showing the dock basin and wet dock, and the diversion of the River Ribble.
I spotted these at the side of the footpath, don't think these are native Prestonians, but they brighten the day.
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