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.
Oyster catchers
Two members reporting a clear sighting of oyster catchers feeding in Flora Field on Sunday morning.
Treecreeper collecting nesting material
Photo was taken this afternoon.
Flower identity
Can anyone identify this flower, to be found under the big trees just to the east of the … Read More
Still winter?
Whilst touring the estate today, Graham flushed a snipe in Upper Sowerholme. So at least one still hanging on … Read More
Bird Activity
Yesterday, we saw our first swallow going north over Fairfield, and today 5 or 6 swallows flew round … Read More
Nest Boxes
Walking around the Reserve today I noticed another occupied nest box.
Jacks Ahoy!
A lovely sunny morning for the final flush count of the winter. The highlight was the four jack … Read More
A Spring of Teal
I walked along the path from the Fairfield Orchard to the Cromwell Road gate this afternoon at about … Read More