Wildlife & Conservation

Wildlife & Conservation

Do you have the makings of a wildlife warden? Visit our Wildlife Corner to discover how you can help look after the environment and the many animals, birds and insects that live all around us. You can also keep up to date with what’s happening at Finkley by following our conservation diary.

Wildlife Pond – Come along to the wildlife pond and see if you have what it takes to be an amphibian detective. Learn top tips on pond dipping and how to make a pond dipping net.

Bat Boxes – Discover where the bats live high up in their Bat Boxes and find out how you could make a home for bats where you live too.

Bird Hide – Head to the Bird Hide where you can grab a pair of binoculars and see what birds you can spot. Find helpful hints on how to build a nest box for your garden.

Bug World – Try and find all the different places that bugs like to hang out. Take a closer look as there’s three to find – Bug Garden, Bug Hotel and Bug Pile.

August 2016 – Image - Finkley Down Farm

Finkley Conservation Diary

January 2025 – Finkley Down Farm

May 2025

Bees and other insects are enjoying the Hawthorne blossom.

January 2025 – Image - Finkley Down Farm

April 2025

The Northern Lights have been spotted once again over the farm. 

January 2025 – Finkley Down Farm

March 2025

Our little Robin has been begging for seed snacks in the colder weather.

January 2025 – Finkley Down Farm

February 2025

A Muntjac deer was spotted in the hedgerow. 

January 2025 – Image - Finkley Down Farm

January 2025

A squirrel munching on a nut in Wildlife Corner.

April 2024 – Image - Finkley Down Farm

December 2024

A winter Robin, fluffed up and keeping warm.

April 2024 – Image - Finkley Down Farm

November 2024

Is that a buzzard we can see resting on the temporary boundary fence?

April 2024 – Image - Finkley Down Farm

October 2024

A very pretty moth was spotted during the day.

April 2024 – Finkley Down Farm

September 2024

Have you ever seen snails like this before?
Unusual!

April 2024 – Finkley Down Farm

August 2024

Dormouse boxes are installed to help our furry friends.

April 2024 – Finkley Down Farm

July 2024

Lady’s Mantle collects the rain for insects and small mammals to have a drink.

April 2024 – Finkley Down Farm

June 2024

Foxgloves are blooming – perfectly shaped flowers for bumblebees 🐝

CLOSED WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST

Unfortunately, due to a scheduled power cut by SSEN, Finkley Down Farm will be CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST ONLY. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.