Your recent sightings at Fairburn Ings
Your recent sightings
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Gull-billed tern and recent sightings at Fairburn Ings
A gull-billed tern was spotted flying west with a group of black-headed gulls over the flashes late evening on 20 th June, the birds identity being confirmed by its call. The first record of the species on the reserve and a great spot, it makes yo...
Posted 05 Jul 2019 by pete m -
Return of the Cattle Egret and recent sightings at Fairburn Ings
An early return of the cattle egret this year, making an appearance on New Flash on 13 th June and it is still present on the reserve. It's a splendid looking bird in summer plumage with it's rich buff crown and chest with the dagger like yellow...
Posted 22 Jun 2019 by pete m -
Red-necked phalarope, night heron, spoonbills and supporting cast
Well, the June 1 st was an exciting day with the discovery of a migrating red-necked phalarope on Main Bay. Only the 5 th record at Fairburn of this tiny wader (the last sighting was in October 2013), it made the dunlin look huge when they passed...
Posted 07 Jun 2019 by pete m -
Recent sightings at Fairburn Ings May 5th to May18th 2019
A quieter fortnight with a steady flow of migrants passing through, although most have been either single sightings or overflights. Wheatears in particular have been very elusive and difficult to find this year, although we seem to have greater...
Posted 25 May 2019 by pete m -
Black-crowned night heron and recent sightings at Fairburn Ings
The birds keep arriving; top of the billing has to be the black-crowned night heron . First seen in flight over the Hicksons Flash area heading east and then located on Village Bay Island on the morning of 2 nd May. Although views were distant, th...
Posted 09 May 2019 by pete m -
Fairburn Ings recent sightings 7th April to 20th April
A busy fortnight on the reserve, a good selection of birds returning or passing through. The range of songs being heard around the reserve is increasing. It truly feels like summer with willow warblers/chiffchaff constantly singing in the backgrou...
Posted 27 Apr 2019 by pete m
