My gf and I went to Pennington Flash near Leigh yesterday. It’s a regular place for a walk for us as it’s just a few minutes by car. Pennington Flash is a sizeable lake and has a large population of birds - ducks, swans etc. There are hides for the keen twitchers to use.

When I have more time I might take up an interest in birdwatching, at least to the point of recognising more than just the most common ones. Can’t see my girlfriend being too keen though so I won’t be going on birdwatching expeditions any time soon. Not unless I can pair it with shopping to keep her interested.