Oystercatchers
Yesterday a couple of oystercatchers were in the Arable Field. I am not sure whether they are the … 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.
Swallow over Hay Meadow
Report by Pete First swallow I have seen over reserve this year.
Jacks galore!
The scheduled final flush count of the winter took place this morning. Much colder and drier under foot … Read More
Arable Field
Ploughing of the Flora Field took place on Good Friday. A couple of stock doves (which nest in … Read More
Bird nesting box occupant
30/3/21 – Blue tit seen coming out of bird box F1 which is at the junction of orchard path/path … Read More
At last – another flush count!
The team made a return to the marshes this morning for the March snipe count. Seriously delayed, but thankfully not … Read More
Winter Bird Survey
Dan’s winter bird survey will shortly be on the website and on drop box ( where the maps … Read More
Cormorant and Curlew
Fraser reported seeing a cormorant in West Field ( several days ago) and two curlew in Big Meadow. … Read More
Song thrushes
A pair of song thrushes near Cromwell gate on Saturday. I think of thrushes as solitary birds so … Read More