Friday Breakfast Club visits RSPB Fairburn Ings for our Christmas birding session after starting the day with a bacon butty. This time we’ll head straight for the main car park and visitor centre to check the feeders for hungry tits and finches. We’ll also look for kingfisher, wildfowl and green woodpecker. Wear your Christmas jumpers or hat. Price £15 per person including refreshments. Transport Transport is available leaving at 08:00 from the Moor Allerton Centre on the Leeds outer ring road. Otherwise meet for optional breakfast at 09:00 at Samual Valentines in Allerton Bywater or at the visitor centre car park at 09:50 by arrangement. What to expect Easy walking on made up paths. Be prepared for muddy ground. There is a short, steep hill on site. Toilets and cafe are available at the main RSPB Fairburn Ings visitor centre and there is shop for buying those unusual Christmas gifts. Note for beginners If you’re struggling to see birds through your binoculars, you’ll learn quickly how to use them with speed and accuracy and discover some useful techniques for watching birds in the field. You’ll also learn how to identify birds by their songs and calls.Please don’t buy binoculars especially for the trip as these can be provided on request. You’ll be able to get advice about binoculars, what to buy and the best places to make a purchase. What to wear Wear plenty of layers, including base layers, and waterproof clothing. Please don’t wear jeans as they will wick moisture from low growing vegetation. Bring a waterproof coat, over-trousers and sturdy, waterproof boots. Scarf, gloves and hat are essential and it’s a good idea to carry spare gloves. Join me on more trips and learn about each bird’s story whether it migrates or stays in the UK the time of year when it can be seen the types of habitats preferred by different species how birds adapt to their environment.