Too mild for snipe?
A lovely morning for a flush count: warm, dry and with the trees still displaying their autumn colours. … 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.
Scandinavian Thrushes
This morning while checking out progress around Willow pond we saw a mixed flock of over a hundred … Read More
Deer and Linnets
3 roe deer are being seen regularly between the arable field and Upper Sowerholme, where they probably hide … Read More
Badger or Fox hole?
Could anyone help identify what is likely to have made this largish hole by footpath near Flora field … Read More
Here we go again….
The first flush count of the winter this morning put up a total of 22 snipe, all common. … Read More
Margins, cornfield flowers and butterflies
These wildflowers were in the crop and are visible from Aldcliffe Rd. It will be harvested soon so hurry along … Read More
Wildflowers in School Pond and Hay Meadow marsh
With School Pond dry for the first time in several years, two plants have taken advantage. The one … Read More
School Pond – New plant growth?
Went to take a couple of pictures of school pond whilst it is totally dry. Was surprised to … Read More