Shell duck and Heron
West Field Ponds on 28 January. Shell duck. Heron perched on a post.
Fairfield Wildlife Blog
News, observations and updates about what is happening with wildlife in the Nature Reserve and in the Orchard. For more local observations, see the Fairfield Nature Reserve Project on iNaturalist.
For bird sightings also see the latest Fairfeld sightings on the Lancaster and District Birdwatching Society sightings forum.
Birds Around the Reserve
A short summary of what has been seen, and heard, this autumn
November 2025 Snipe Flush Count
The first flush count of the Winter season was carried out today, in mild but very wet and windy conditions.
Heron in the Ash Tree
Heron at the top of the old ash tree by the Fauna Path.
Using iNaturalist for your Lancaster District Green Spaces
This is a short guide for local groups belonging to Lancaster District Green Spaces who are interested in setting up their own project on iNaturalist.
August Observations on iNaturalist
There were 65 different species recorded on iNaturalist for Fairfield Nature Reserve in August 2025.
Noctule Bat
Noctule Bat seen feeding over Flora Field
Snipe Sightings
Two Snipe seen feeding in Alder Pond
Two hares in West Field
Two hares in West Field this morning
July Observations on iNaturalist
We had 59 different species recorded on iNaturalist for July 2025.