Birds in Orchard, Pony Wood and Flora Ponds
First, a song thrush singing in the Orchard. In Pony Wood these two young magpies were waiting for … 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.
Large Skipper Butterflies
Five large skipper butterflies in SE corner of Arable Field. Steve
Whirligig Beetles
There were hundreds of whirligig beetles (Gyrinus natator) on the surface of the Aldcliffe Road ponds this afternoon. … Read More
Breeding Damselflies
Common blue and blue-tailed damselflies were egg laying in the new ponds today. Steve
Sparrowhawk
This female sparrowhawk was in the ash tree on the Fauna path on Wednesday afternoon.
Nuthatch in Pony Wood
This nuthatch was in a lime tree in Pony Wood yesterday. I may not be very observant, but … Read More
Wildlife Surveys
Look out for Dan’s winter bird count and Rob Zlock’s diptera survey on the website. Now follow the link to the … Read More
Recent Sightings
This great spotted woodpecker was hopping around the branches in Pony Wood collecting insects. This hare was in … Read More
New black calf
New black calf born yesterday (12 May) evening. As I was passing the field opposite the Hay meadow … Read More
House Martin
This house martin was repeatedly returning to the water’s edge to collect mud for nest building. The swallows … Read More