Sparrowhawk
This female sparrowhawk was in the ash tree on the Fauna path on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
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
Waterside Birds
By Alder Pond there were two moorhen with young. By one of the new ponds in the Arable … Read More
Whitethroats and Hare
At least four whitethroats in the hedge along the pads footpath. They seem to be benefiting from the … Read More
Hares
Four hares seen in Flora Field by the hedge near the oak tree.
Peregrine and stock dove
Saturday 1 May Very quiet with very few humans walking reserve but saw a Peregrine with small bird … Read More