Our next Community Muck-in is on Sun 12 May at #RSPBStAidans . We’ll be starting work on clearing Himalayan Balsam – an invasive species that can produce up to 2,500 seeds per plant 🌸

Meet outside the #LittleOwlCafe at 10am 🦉

Not suitable for children

📷JLee

Join us for a Farmland Bird ID Workshop at #RSPBStAidans 🐦.

Delve into the fascinating world of farmland birds, guided by our expert team, and identify the diverse array of birds that call the nature park home.

Book your experience here:
events.rspb.org.uk/events/66527
📷|Karen Speight

It's #SurveySunday !🐝

We'll share what our warden teams have been surveying and what they've found every Sunday this month, starting with bees!

The team have been working hard on their bee ID skills this year to better understand bee diversity on the reserve.
📷|Rachael Tulloch

Embark on a journey into the #avian #wonders of #RSPBFairburnIngs !🦆

Join our #Beginners #Bird #Safari guided walk on April 13th. Discover the joy of #birdwatching with #experienced guides leading the way. 🕊️🔭

Book here:
events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter[…
📷| Lisa Bowman

Step into the #wonderful world of #wildflowers at #RSPBFairburnIngs ! 🌼

Join us for a Wildflower #Walk , where you'll gain #exclusive access to non-public parts of the reserve. 🌸🍃

Discover hidden gems and vibrant blooms here:
events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter[…

📷| Heidi Campbell

Soup of the day!

Why not come and warm up after a lovely walk around #RSPBStAidans with our soup of the day - carrot and coriander - it comes with a warm bread roll and butter.

📷|Charlotte Brough

#LittleOwlCafe

Keep your ears tuned, nature lovers! 🎶

#RSPBStAidans is alive with the sound of majestic warblers this spring- the first grasshopper warbler has been heard!

Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of our beautiful warbler species across the #AireValley !
📷|Ben Andrews (rspb images)

Experience the magic of the #DawnChorus at #RSPBFairburnIngs ! 🌅🐦

#Immerse yourself in the #symphony of #birdsong as nature awakens and enjoy a delightful continental #breakfast on the #balcony .

Book here for an unforgettable morning:
events.rspb.org.uk/events/69940
📸| @EffyImages

You can enjoy an iced drink at the #LittleOwlCafe . ☀️

The raspberry and pomegranate lemonade syrup tastes #delicious with sparkling water and ice, making the perfect cooler. 🥤
Our popular #strawberrycooler is also available, as are our #icedtea and #icedcoffee .
📷|Ramona Ellis

Skilled tradespeople wanted!

Join our volunteer Trades Team and lend a hand with small tasks when you can. It's perfect if you're looking to volunteer but need a flexible commitment!

Learn more:
tinyurl.com/4paerj8w

📷| Beth Lavin
#volunteering #volunteerwithus #diy

Join us for a Farmland Bird ID Workshop at #RSPBStAidans 🐦.

Delve into the fascinating world of farmland birds, guided by our expert team, and identify the diverse array of birds that call the nature park home.

Book your experience here:
events.rspb.org.uk/events/66527
📷|Karen Speight

Gear up for an unforgettable bird watching experience in the #AireValley ! 🦜
Did you know you can hire top-notch binoculars for your adventure?

Available 10 am- 5 pm every day from the #LittleOwlCafe or #RSPBFairburnIngs Visitor Centre.

📷| Lisa Bowman

Curious about what #wildlife calls the #AireValley home?🐌🐝

Keep your eyes peeled this coming May as we share what our amazing #warden teams have been diligently #monitoring on the #reserve every #Sunday .

📷|Rachael Tulloch
#SurveySunday #conservation #nature #nature lover

Enjoy a walk at #RSPBStAidans by joining us this Wed for our wonderful Wellbeing Wander.

The walk lasts an hour & is a mile in length. Open to all & is dementia friendly.

Meet outside the #LittleOwlCafe at 11am 🦉

All welcome, no booking needed.

📷 Ben Andrew

Step into a world of wildflower #wonders ! 🌼 ✨

Join us for a special #Wildflower #Walk at #RSPBFairburnIngs where you'll gain #exclusive access to non-public parts of the #reserve .

Discover hidden gems and vibrant blooms here:
events.rspb.org.uk/events/70878
📷| Heidi Campbell

Exciting sighting alert! ✨

A Crane has been spotted at #RSPBFairburnIngs last week!

Have you managed to spot it when it makes its fleeting visits?

📷|Nick Rodd (rspb-images.com)
#Birdwatching #NatureLovers #WildlifeEncounters #sightings #WildlifeSpotting #birding

Our dedicated warden team at #RSPBFairburnIngs have just installed new waymarker posts and will add directional signage soon to make your visit a breeze!🚶‍♂️

Say hello to the exploration of our stunning reserve.

Experience the ease of nature discovery with us!

📸| Heidi Campbell

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at #RSPBStAidans ! 🦆

Our Specialist Black Necked Grebe walk awaits, where you'll discover these stunning birds in their natural habitat as our knowledgeable wardens guide you through their world:
events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter[…
📸|James Wood

Dive into the enchanting world of wildflowers! 🌼

Join our guided walk and explore the hidden gems of #RSPBFairburnIngs .

Unravel the beauty of the blooming wildflowers and gain exclusive access to non-public parts of the reserve here:
events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter[…

📷| Heidi Campbell

The #bitterns have been very active recently at #RSPBStAidans ! 🦆

Keep your eyes and ears peeled for them booming and flying between reedbeds. The #RSPBStAidans warden team recon up to 5 males are booming!!

Why not see if you can spot them?
📷|Karen Speight
#wildlifespotting