Redwing by the Fauna Stones
We saw a group of about 8 redwing on the trees behind the Fauna stones today. A heron was … 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 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.
Redwings
At least 100 redwings feeding on margin of flooded area in West Field yesterday afternoon.
Excellent results
Yesterday’s flush count was most satisfying: the second highest monthly number of snipe since the counts started in … Read More
Curlew in Meadow – Sunday 2 February
There was one curlew in the meadow feeding very intently and finding things to eat.
Tree Creeper in Pony Wood
Whilst checking out a flock of small birds feeding in the margin- a mix of chaffinch and linnet … Read More
A good tally
Finally an encouraging flush count! In fact, the highest January total of snipe since the winter of 2014/15. … Read More
Birds in Big Meadow
The Wednesday Work Group watched a kestrel hunting over Big Meadow but the highlight was the frequent sighting, … Read More
Too icy for snipe?
With the onset of a colder spell of weather, we were hoping for a high count of snipe … Read More