Fairburn Ings on return journey

Cattle Egret

Great range of habitats

Mrs D scanning for waders

Main flash

New reserve photos

Angel of the North

Two angels of the north

On the journey back home we called in at RSPB Fairburn Ings near Castleford. I had often seen reports of a range of birds seen there so it was great to check it out given how close we were.

The staff offered a very friendly welcome before we set off from the visitor centre where Tree Sparrow were jumping around. On the way out to the main part of the reserve there were good numbers of families pond dipping with equipment provided by the centre. It was great to see so many young people enjoying wildlife & being outdoors.

We did a large circuit of the reserve that looked amazing with so many rich habitats. The best bird I picked up was a Cattle Egret which was a year tick whilst further along the path you could see the breeding Spoonbills (Scope needed). Best of the rest were Green Sandpiper & a Common Tern in very warm conditions.