Deer, Linnets and a Barn Owl
Recent sightings from Michael: 05/01: This morning at 10am I saw 3 small deer emerge from the trees … 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.
Yet another poor count
This morning’s tally of snipe was a measly 15 (including 1 jack). 14 flushed in Big Meadow, one … Read More
Sights and sounds
I saw a fox crossing the West Field this morning and then heard a very noisy woodpecker in … Read More
Waxwing
Local resident reports a sighting of waxwing in the Reserve end of Willow lane yesterday.
Linnets Beware
We spotted a large flock of linnets in the trees by the gate up to Pony Wood. They … Read More
Another disappointing tally
The flush count this morning revealed a measly total of 22 snipe, 3 of which were jacks. Three … Read More
Pink Footed Geese
Report by Jane There was a large flock of pink footed geese on the hIll above West Field this … Read More
Too mild for snipe?
A lovely morning for a flush count: warm, dry and with the trees still displaying their autumn colours. … Read More
Scandinavian Thrushes
This morning while checking out progress around Willow pond we saw a mixed flock of over a hundred … Read More