Fieldfair have arrived in Fauna
8 Fieldfair were seen today in one of the willows bordering Sowerholme and the Aldcliffe Rd gardens … 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.
Water rail & redwings
A small group of redwing were feeding in hawthorns near Carr House Meadow this morning and a water rail was calling … Read More
Return of the snipe
Thought we would get soaked again on this morning’s flush count, but it turned out to be bright … Read More
Jack snipe
Jack snipe near the raised footpath across the marsh about 6pmu on 15/10/14
Snipe
A group of snipe zooming over the Big Meadow wetland this morning. I guesstimate about 10 of them.
Sparrowhawk
A few days ago a sparrowhawk was on the ground near the crop stubble with three eager magpies … Read More
Winter flush count
Today was the first count of the season. And the weather seemed to recognise it! Graham, Paul and … Read More
Jays
Two jays very active around the Lucy Brook end of Big Meadow this afternoon.
Greylag Geese and Jay
A few sightings of greylag geese in the Wheat field, in front of Pony Wood. Thanks Philip! 11/09 … Read More