Lapwing in Flora Field
We may have lapwing nesting in Flora Field for the first time for many years.
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.
Hares in Flora Field
Yesterday evening I saw one hare hunkered down in the field when a second hare appeared.
Sightings Board Report
These were recorded on the board between the 13th and the 17th of May …
Actually a “Hearing” not a Sighting
Grasshopper warbler heard calling late evening on Thursday 16 May from north end of Pony Wood …
Stock Dove Using Nest Box
There is a stock dove using a nest box in Pony Wood.
Hare in West Field
There were more sightings of the two hare on 1 May, this one in West Field.
Roe Deer and Brown Hare
This roe deer was in a garden that backs onto Upper Sowerholme.
Male Wheater
Male wheatear in West Field this afternoon (Tuesday 30 April).
Canada Geese and other Sightings
A pair of Canada geese were on one of the ponds by Aldcliffe Rd.
Flora Field Sown with Barley
Flora Field has been sown with barley, leaving margins for wild flowers, and beetle banks of rough grass.