Ducklings in the Orchard
Spring at last! Fraser took this very cute video of ducklings in the Orchard by Alder Pond
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.
Kestrel Mobbed by Magpies
This female kestrel was being mobbed by magpies by the Aldcliffe Rd. gate.
Roe Doe in Little Wood
Roe doe seen in Little Wood (behind the sightings notice board) on Sunday morning, 24 March.
Butterfly Guides
We have just added a new butterfly guides page to the website.
Bird Guides
We have just added a new bird guides page to the website. This has links to the fantastic Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) online bird guides.
First New Calf of the Year
The first new calf of the year was born on the first day of spring, March 1st.
Song Thrush Looking for Worms
On 10 March there 4 song thrush were looking for worms .
March 2024 Snipe Flush Count
Here is the tally of birds seen at the March (and final) snipe flush.
Bird Reports: 27 February 2024
On a walk round on Tuesday 27 there was a redpoll by the path from the canal to Pony Wood. Also a list of sightings from the board.
Scarlet Elfcups in Pony Wood
These Scarlet Elfcups on a fallen tree trunk in Pony Wood were visible from the Path.