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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.

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

Feeding Tables and Sparrowhawk

A female sparrowhawk was hunting by the table feeders in Fairfield this afternoon. She was fluttering in tight … Read More

Grey Wagtail

This grey wagtail was feeding amongst the hay in Big Meadow near the Orchard crossroads this afternoon.

Mystery White Bird

Rachel has just called to say that she saw a white bird rising up from near the hedge … Read More

Redshank

Whilst we were working in West Field this morning 20 plus redshank were observed feeding at the edge … Read More

Bird Feeding Table

The table had three male reed buntings on yesterday. Walking round the Reserve further, we spotted 4 greenfinches … Read More

Teal and Curlew

This was one of 15 teal around Alder Pond on the 6th. This curlew was in the Hay … Read More