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.
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
Brimstone Butterfly
A male brimstone butterfly was in Arable Field yesterday. Steve
Stonechats, Shelduck and Oystercatchers
As well as the kestrel in Pony wood, there were both a male and female stonechat in the … Read More
Male Kestrel
Yesterday I noticed the kestrel hovering over Flora field and, on returning round Pony Wood, there it was above … Read More
Lunch-time at the Table
A buzz at the table today. Chaffinch and reed bunting ( Dan counted 26 at least!) and linnets … Read More