Stonechats by the newt ponds
Report by Jennifer Male and female Stonechat on vegetation by the newt ponds, alongside Aldcliffe Road at around … Read More
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.
Birds in Flora Field
This morning we saw stock dove and reed bunting ( male and female) feeding on the recently scattered … Read More
November Flush Count
The first Snipe flush count was carried out on Monday. This autumn the weather has been very mild … Read More
Broad-Bodied Chaser dragonfly
This female broad-bodied chaser dragonfly was sunning itself in Pony Wood yesterday. Despite the damage to its wing, … Read More
Ichneumon Wasp
This species of ichneumon wasp (Gasteruption jaculator) was seen on the reserve yesterday. They use their long ovipositor … Read More
City Nature Challenge
A small but keen group met on a chilly damp morning on May 1st to take part. 18 … Read More
Red Kite
Red Kite circling above Flora Field before heading north this morning. Steve
March Flush Count
A total of 81 snipe flushed this morning from the marshes, which are still exceedingly wet. Four of these were … Read More
Herons
Two seen this morning in Lucy’s Pool in the Hay Meadow.
February Flush Count
The fields were exceeding wet again for this morning’s count. Steady rain made spotting difficult for those with glasses and … Read More