Stoat and hares
A couple more sightings from Michael: Stoat seen running around the Orchard stones Sunday morning, and three hares … 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.
Little Owl in Pony Wood
Whilst trying to find rogue Spanish bluebells this morning we heard bird alarm calls and looked up to … Read More
Ploughing and Wildlife
Yesterday the arable field was ploughed and the tractor was followed by numerous Lesser Black-backed and Herring gulls. … Read More
Wildlife from the Wednesday Work Group
Swallows were swooping over the Wednesday Work Group as we worked to clear algae from the Alder Pond … Read More
Oyster catchers
Two members reporting a clear sighting of oyster catchers feeding in Flora Field on Sunday morning.
Treecreeper collecting nesting material
Photo was taken this afternoon.
Flower identity
Can anyone identify this flower, to be found under the big trees just to the east of the … Read More
Still winter?
Whilst touring the estate today, Graham flushed a snipe in Upper Sowerholme. So at least one still hanging on … Read More