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Bird Sightings Report: 12 July 2026

We have most definitely reached the dog days of summer.

Fairfield Association Meeting Agenda: 21 July 2026

The meeting will take place at 7.30pm in the Tite & Locke. All welcome.

Fairfield Nature Reserve Bird Report – Spring 2026

This report covers bird species recorded at the reserve between 21 March and 20 June 2026.

In Memory of Susan (Sue) Nieduszynska 1 July 1945 – 16 June 2026

Sue’s funeral took place today at Beetham Hall Crematorium with a beautiful service conducted by Lara Coperthwaite.

Latest Fairfield observations on iNaturalist

Compsidolon salicellum

Compsidolon salicellum
19 July 2026
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London Dowd

London Dowd
19 July 2026
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winter groundling

winter groundling
19 July 2026
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Sciara hemerobioides

Sciara hemerobioides
19 July 2026
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22-spot Ladybird

22-spot Ladybird
19 July 2026
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Orthops basalis

Orthops basalis
19 July 2026
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Our Green Spaces

The Fairfield Association in Lancaster is now responsible for around 50 acres of land including: 

Fairfield Nature Reserve
Fairfield Nature Reserve
Fairfield Community Orchard
Fairfield Community Orchard
Fairfield Playground
Fairfield Green and Playground
People attending the stalls, treasure trail and BBQ at the Triangle in the sunshine
Aldcliffe Road Triangle

What’s On

Find out what’s happening

Special Events

Volunteer Sessions

Regular Meetings

Community Membership

Keep in touch with what is going on and see how you can help. Membership is free.

Wildlife BLOG

Bird Sightings Report: 12 July 2026

We have most definitely reached the dog days of summer.

Barn Owl Sightings

I just wanted to let you know I spotted two barn owls in West Field last night

Fairfield Nature Reserve Bird Report – Spring 2026

This report covers bird species recorded at the reserve between 21 March and 20 June 2026.

Bird Sightings Report: 27 June 2026

Chris Johnston’s latest report including a Cuckoo on its migration back to Africa.

Fairfield 2027 Calendar

Pony Wood at dusk

We need your photographs

Each year, the Fairfield Association produces a calendar featuring photographs taken in Fairfield Nature Reserve, Fairfield Orchard and Aldcliffe Road Triangle. It is one of our major sources of fundraising.

We rely on people submitting photographs they have taken throughout the seasons. We then choose 12 of the images to feature in the calendar

Wildlife observations

Fairfield Nature Reserve iNaturalist project

Fairfield Nature Reserve now has a special projects page on iNaturalist. It includes:

latest observations

species lists

observation map

Get started with iNaturalist

As well as the website, there is also a free iNaturalist app for phones.

Learn how to make observations using iNaturalist

Fairfield Cycle HUB

The Fairfield Cycle Hub provides secure bike storage for local residents as well as public access maintenance and temporary bike parking facilities

Spaces for 12 bikes

£25 a year

Waiting list

Fairfield Cycle Hub side view