Moorhens by Alder Pond
The first photo shows the moorhen sitting on its nest (just above the waterline) on June 24th. The … 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.
Pheasant and Little Owl
Walking around the reserve this evening we spotted this male pheasant in Lower Sowerholme, as well as the … Read More
Hares and owl
Thursday 22 June around 8.30 p.m. – two hares at the edge of the arable field below Pony … Read More
Little owl???
Whilst on a walk along the Pads footpath this afternoon one of the regular dog walkers reported to … Read More
Dragonfly nymph
A nymph of the Common Darter dragonfly, photographed near Alder Pond by Linda Renshaw of North Lancashire Wildlife Group. Looking … Read More
Roe deer
Seen yesterday late afternoon, a lone, young, roe deer in the arable field.
The Hare and the Pheasant(s)
Yesterday, we were watching the brown hare feeding in the bird mix plants along the side of the … Read More
Grey Partridge and Whitethroat
Walking around Fairfield the other day we saw a pair of grey partridge in the arable field (photo … Read More