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.
Kingfisher
While I was putting out the duck nesting platforms this morning I disturbed a kingfisher in Upper Sowerholme. … Read More
Teal
Two pairs of teal in School Pond this afternoon. Steve
Birds around New Ponds
The scrapes around the new ponds are being visited by Pied wagtail, Grey wagtail and Meadow pipit.
Pheasants and Hare
A walk around the Reserve this morning  gave us the opportunity to see teal on School Pond and … Read More
Hare in West Field
Rachel Malloch reported seeing 3 hare ( at the same time) in West Field on Feb 15th . … Read More
About 25 Fieldfare and one Redwing in West Field
Four of about 25 fieldfare in the far side of West Field, and one redwing among them. Photos … Read More
Linnet City
80+linnets were coming to the seed which we had scattered near the top of the field. Seen and … Read More
Heron in Flora Field
This heron was taking a keen interest in one of the ponds that we are hoping will one … Read More
Nest Boxes
Today, we finished emptying out and surveying all the bird boxes in the Reserve. This photo shows eggs … Read More