Broad-Bodied Chaser dragonfly
This female broad-bodied chaser dragonfly was sunning itself in Pony Wood yesterday. Despite the damage to its wing, … 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.
Ichneumon Wasp
This species of ichneumon wasp (Gasteruption jaculator) was seen on the reserve yesterday. They use their long ovipositor … Read More
City Nature Challenge
A small but keen group met on a chilly damp morning on May 1st to take part. 18 … Read More
Red Kite
Red Kite circling above Flora Field before heading north this morning. Steve
March Flush Count
A total of 81 snipe flushed this morning from the marshes, which are still exceedingly wet. Four of these were … Read More
Herons
Two seen this morning in Lucy’s Pool in the Hay Meadow.
February Flush Count
The fields were exceeding wet again for this morning’s count. Steady rain made spotting difficult for those with glasses and … Read More
Grey partridge
Report by Ruth Haigh Sunday 6th Feb, 11am, 2 grey partridge by long hedge (below drumlin) in West … Read More
Fairfield Chaffinches and Bramblings. Their comings and goings.
Birdwatchers at the feeding tables in Fairfield have been enjoying the spectacle of large numbers of Chaffinches, whilst … Read More
January Flush Count
A lot of standing water in the marshes this morning, and challenging depths of mud for the team … Read More