Calling all amateur photographers!! We are launching a new photographic competition here at Fairburn Ings and will be accepting entries until 16th February 2013. The competition is titled 'The nature of Fairburn Ings' and all photographs must be taken on or of Fairburn Ings between 1st January 2012 and 16th February 2013.

The theme of this competition is open to individual interpretation but entries must have…

The reserve team of staff and volunteer wardens have been working hard this autumn.  Regular visitors to the reserve will be aware that the Riverbank trail has had a new surface laid, vastly improving access between the Cut and the Kingfisher screen. The new Village Bay Viewpoint is also now in place offering improved views over Main Bay and Village Bay.

The duck and swan feeding area has had an extension added to it…