A disappointing tally
Given the strength of snipe numbers so far this season, we were expecting a busy time this morning. … 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.
December Hare
This hare was seen this afternoon in the arable field.
Sunday Guided Bird Walk
This morning Jon Carter led a walk around the reserve and we saw:- Wren, blue tit, great tit, … Read More
Volunteering Saturday 10th December 2016 (plus Little Egret)
I forgot to post Jonathan’s email to the volunteers but the report on what we actually did follows. … Read More
Lots to See
An excellent tally for the third flush count of the season. 114 snipe counted, 4 of which were … Read More
Linnets in Flora
Two of a group of about 8 linnets seen from the long-pads path.
New Calf, Jay and Pheasant
A walk around the reserve today included seeing the new calf (born today), a couple of … Read More
Linnets & Teal
Report by Mike B I saw a treeful of linnets (is that the collective noun for them <g>) … Read More
Stoat and herons
Tuesday 22nd. A third siting of a stoat around the triple gates area. We also saw at least … Read More
Magpie at work!
Magpie and client seen near Alder Pond today.