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Fairburn Ings - Lin Dyke
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August 23, 2018
Fairburns Ings RSPB Nature Reserve Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years it has transitioned from coal face to wild place; an ex-industrial site rich in heritage and an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl, especially gadwalls. Conservation Wet grassland on the reserve supports breeding waders such as lapwings, redshanks, snipe and curlews, and is important for breeding and wintering wildfowl - especially gadwalls, managing this habitat by grazing it with cattle and maintaining the high water levels.
Fairburns Ings RSPB Nature Reserve Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years it has transitioned from coal face to wild place; an ex-industrial site rich in heritage and an important site…