Jay and Kestrel
This jay was seen in the Orchard yesterday at 2.00 p.m. The kestrel was over School … 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.
Surprising results
I had feared that we might get swallowed up by the marshes after all the rain. But although … Read More
Here, Hare Here
While checking barn owl roost sites yesterday I noted at least 2 hares on the reserve. The mixed finch flock … Read More
Counting in the fog
After the dryness of the early autumn, the marshes are now awash. And the snipe are coming back … Read More
Clocks Back Sunday
This afternoon we saw 4 snipe flying up from School Pond, a grey heron in a tree by … Read More
Stock Dove
One of a group of 3-4 stock doves feeding on the bird-mix just north of Little Wood … Read More
Grey Wagtail on Alder Pond
This grey wagtail would normally be seen by fast-flowing rivers, but was on Alder Pond yesterday afternoon.