Share Your Wildlife Observations
The Fairfield Association have just set up an exciting new project to record some of the many observations being made of plants and wildlife in Fairfield Nature Reserve and in the Orchard.
Fairfield Wildlife Blog
News, observations and updates about what is happening with wildlife in the Nature Reserve and in the Orchard. For more recorded local observations, see the Fairfield Nature Reserve Project on iNaturalist.
Minibeast Hunt on Sunday 25 May 2025
Because the ponds have dried out due to the recent weather, the planned pond dipping event is now going to be a minibeast hunt
Grasshopper Warbler
Calling from Anna’s Pool area at 11pm on Friday 16 May.
Escaped Green and Yellow Budgie!
If anyone finds, or sees, a green and yellow budgie in the area could they please ring Jennifer Dawn on 07434 094938 and let her know. Thank you.
Spring Arrivals
On Saturday we heard our first Willow Warbler, newly arrived from West Africa …
Snipe Count Results: All Years
An overview of the snipe count results since 2013 using different charts.
Winter 2024-25 Snipe Count Results
We are currently experimenting with different ways of showing the Snipe count results …
March 2025 Snipe Flush Count
On Monday 3 March the survey team carried out last count of the winter season.
February 2025 Snipe Flush Count
On Monday 3 February the survey was carried out in the usual four fields.
Keep Your Eyes Peeled!
Whilst these sightings were on the other side of the canal, I am guessing you may see these on the reserve …