Birds Galore
Walking around the Reserve yesterday afternoon we saw ten linnets on the hawthorn tree on the long pads … 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.
Spotted Redshank
This afternoon we saw this spotted redshank by Alder pond. It is probably on its way to somewhere … Read More
Finches in Fairfield
Walking around Fairfield this afternoon we saw around 100 linnet, many of which can be seen on this … Read More
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This was the tally of snipe in the Fauna fields this morning, including one Jack in Big Meadow. After … Read More
Birds seen yesterday
Twenty-seven geese overflying School pond – not sure whether pink-foot or greylag. In addition, I saw one jay … Read More
Recent Bird Sightings
We haven’t walked round as often recently so in the reserve the only bird of note was a … Read More
Butterfly Survey
The butterfly survey will shortly be available on the website. Meanwhile here is Christine’s summary: The workbook shows: … Read More
Another monthly record
Second flush count of the winter and again we have set a record for snipe numbers when compared to previous … Read More
Some Recent Sightings
A pair of Bullfinch in Sowerholme Lane 2/3 Little Owls in or on the metal box in … Read More