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Fairburn Ings |
About Fairburn Ings
With pond dipping, regular fun events and walks to help you get away from it all, RSPB Fairburn Ings is the ideal place for adults and children to find out more about wildlife. The three main trails take you through a variety of habitats allowing stunning views of birds such as willow tits and tree sparrows in the woodland, and lapwings, snipe and redshanks in the wet grassland. What you should know...The visitor centre has an all-purpose meeting room available in the evenings for local groups to book.If you are new to birdwatching...There are regular 'bird quest' events. These are guided tours of the reserve, visiting the hides, with RSPB experts to help identify the birds. Information for familiesThere are many activities organised for families and children, including family fun days and special children's events throughout the year. Please contact the visitor centre for details. Information for dog ownersDogs are allowed anywhere. They must be kept on a lead. |
Contact us01977 628191 Nearest town: Castleford, West Yorkshire Grid reference: SE451277 DirectionsFor directions, please see our How to get here page. |
Reed warbler singing in reedbed - Steve Round
Common toad, Conwy - RSPB Images - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Newly planted reedbed at Fairburn Ings - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)