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Its turning out to be a slightly unusual Spring, its not that long ago that we were clearing snow from the car park and footpaths, last weekend we had beautiful, hot, sunny weather, and this week we've had much cooler temperatures and plenty of rain. Needless to say the wildlife seems to be coping...

After a harsh and extremely long winter, spring has finally sprung in the wildlife garden down at RSPB Fairburn Ings! This was confirmed by the welcome sound of the chiff chaff. Planting has been taking place with a vengeance. Including shrubs that will not only provide shelter but also food in the...

It's not just the wildlife making a noise this spring; check out the musical instruments in our play area. They've been a big hit so far, and even the staff and volunteers can't resist having a go! Here's Bryony rocking out on the drums and me having a bash on the hanging xylophone. Great...

You might see a few new faces around Fairburn Ings if you visit the reserve, we have three new people on our team and we thought we’d let them introduce themselves to you. Hi I'm Beki Williams, the new Aire Valley Visitor Officer; you might recognise me because I spent 6 months volunteering...

Black-headed gull in winter plumage taken near the entrance to Fairburn Ings

Near the duck feeding platform

Today at the Kingfisher screen

7 August 2011: Fairburn Ings RSPB Reserve. Having walked along the new path to Lin Dike for the first time, I was walking (carefully!) back along the road to the Visitor Centre when this bird drifted overhead. In my haste, I flicked onto the wrong focus setting on my camera, otherwise the shot...

Taken on the 26th October 2010 at the Kingfisher Screen. It was a dreary damp day with poor lighting but that didn't stop me and my daughter from hanging around to get a glimpse of thee magnificent birds. We saw four Kingfishers at one point, two in the trees and two on or near the sluice gate on...

Taken at Fairburn Ings, Saturday 5th June.

Taken by Alan Kelly