Record snipe count
This morning’s flush count yielded an amazing total of 119 snipe! The breakdown was: Big Meadow 78 common and … 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.
Late January Birds
A walk around the reserve on a sunny afternoon gave us : Snipe on School Pond, a Greater … Read More
First calf of 2015
The first calf of the year, a heifer named Feame, was born on 25th January. Mother and baby … Read More
A host of magpies
We all know we are strong on magpies and don’t usually report sightings of this destructive bird but … Read More
Woodpecker
A greater spotted woodpecker was seen in the Orchard just before the Wassailing yesterday. Plus the song thrush.
Brambling & Hare
The female brambling was once again with the chaffinch flock at Pony Wood today where up to 80 … Read More
Geese in the reserve
Two independent and reliable reports to me that the geese have at last ventured into the Nature Reserve, … Read More
Song thrush
Song thrush observed in the Orchard this morning. Still hundreds of geese on the hillside just beyond our … Read More
Heron and snowdrops
A heron took off from the Flora Field as we walked on the canal towpath this afternoon. And … Read More