Stoat, starlings and linnets
Last Wednesday (8th February) as the Hedge Working Party past Little Wood we saw a stoat dart across … 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.
Teal and thrush
Three teal on Alder Pond this morning, plus a song thrush in the Orchard. Also, I have been … Read More
“February” flush count
February’s flush count was brought forward in the light of this week’s FFOG meeting which – among other things – will … Read More
Hare in the hedge
Sharp-eyed Ken spotted a brown hare this morning as we were setting up to do some hedging. It … Read More
White-headed Linnet
Walking round Fairfield yesterday afternoon I observed numerous fieldfare in four locations (all just outside the reserve), as … Read More
Hay Meadow snipe
Group of three snipe observed this morning in one of the scythed rides behind Cromwell’s Pond. Just sitting there … Read More
A disappointing tally
Given the strength of snipe numbers so far this season, we were expecting a busy time this morning. … Read More
December Hare
This hare was seen this afternoon in the arable field.