Curlew in Meadow – Sunday 2 February
There was one curlew in the meadow feeding very intently and finding things to eat.
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.
Tree Creeper in Pony Wood
Whilst checking out a flock of small birds feeding in the margin- a mix of chaffinch and linnet … Read More
A good tally
Finally an encouraging flush count! In fact, the highest January total of snipe since the winter of 2014/15. … Read More
Birds in Big Meadow
The Wednesday Work Group watched a kestrel hunting over Big Meadow but the highlight was the frequent sighting, … Read More
Too icy for snipe?
With the onset of a colder spell of weather, we were hoping for a high count of snipe … Read More
November flush count
Another very wet tramp through the marshes this morning. A total of 37 snipe flushed, one of them … Read More
Volunteer session 12th October 2019
I was away this week and didn’t get the chance to post Jonathan’s message. Here is what we … Read More
First flush count of the winter
At least we didn’t get drenched this morning! But the reserve marshes are incredibly wet for this time … Read More