Winter Bird Survey
Dan’s winter bird survey will shortly be on the website and on drop box ( where the maps … 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.
Cormorant and Curlew
Fraser reported seeing a cormorant in West Field ( several days ago) and two curlew in Big Meadow. … Read More
Song thrushes
A pair of song thrushes near Cromwell gate on Saturday. I think of thrushes as solitary birds so … Read More
Brimstone Butterfly
A male brimstone butterfly was in Arable Field yesterday. Steve
Stonechats, Shelduck and Oystercatchers
As well as the kestrel in Pony wood, there were both a male and female stonechat in the … Read More
Male Kestrel
Yesterday I noticed the kestrel hovering over Flora field and, on returning round Pony Wood, there it was above … Read More
Lunch-time at the Table
A buzz at the table today. Chaffinch and reed bunting ( Dan counted 26 at least!) and linnets … Read More
Kingfisher
While I was putting out the duck nesting platforms this morning I disturbed a kingfisher in Upper Sowerholme. … Read More
Teal
Two pairs of teal in School Pond this afternoon. Steve