• Fairburn Ings and St Aidan’s sightings blog - 04 August
    It’s been an exciting few weeks in the Aire Valley! At Fairburn Ings , spotted flycatchers have been delighting some visitors, cattle egrets have been seen with the cattle from the Pickup Hide and we...
  • Fairburn Ings and St Aidan’s sightings blog - October 2022
    It’s been an exciting week in the Aire Valley, with some rarities, such as grey plover, red-crested pochard and hen harrier putting on a show for many visitors. Signs of Autumn have arrived on the reserves...
  • Fairburn Ings and St Aidan’s sightings blog - October 2022
    The days are becoming shorter, the temperature is becoming colder, and the trees are becoming barer. Autumn is here! Thousands of wading birds will be passing through the Aire Valley on their migration...
  • Fairburn Ings sightings- August 2022
    We’re currently in that summer lull for birds at RSPB Fairburn Ings, with some birds starting to head home for the winter, like swifts, and others have not yet arrived for the winter. However, there’s...
  • Fairburn Ings Retail Volunteer Blog
    RSPB Fairburn Ings is an exciting site which attracts lots of incredible wildlife as well as plenty of visitors. From families, to dedicated wildlife watchers, we need YOU to help make their visit the...