It is not just the fish present at Brockholes which support a plenitude of other wildlife. The extensive plant life which lies within the lakes and wetlands of the reserve, also help to sustain wildlife’s existence. One particularly pertinent example of this is the common reed, which supports a plethora of wildlife, such as the rare bittern and bearded tit which both depend on reeds for their very existence. Alongside providing a transitional habitat, the common reed despite its rather lacklustre name, also performs an integral role in keeping the water of the lakes and pools clean, by filtering the water.  

Finally, if you do so happen to visit Brockholes Nature Reserve, you must have a wander down to the banks of the River Ribble on your visit. The River Ribble meanders alongside Brockholes, and is awash with wildlife of all varieties. The river is home to a wide variety of fish, from chub and barbell to trout. This abundance of fish once more attracts an array of birds and other wildlife, which wonderfully spills into the Brockholes Nature Reserve.