Redwing near Little Wood
A very identifiable small thrush with red underwing and white supercilium (stripe above the eye), one of a … 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.
Snipe numbers holding up well
Today’s snipe tally was double the number recorded for early March in the past two years. A total … Read More
Birds, flowers and calf number 4
Two thrush in the Paddock again this morning. Sightings of a wren and a goldfinch in the Orchard. … Read More
Grey Partridge
Report by Jonathan I know the Grey Partridge is one of the birds that the Nature Reserve is … Read More
Bird activity
As well as the usual garden birds around the shed and Orchard this morning there were * a … Read More
2 Canal Sightings
Report by Jonathan Not strictly in the Nature Reserve, but very close. Wednesday around 8:15 – Just past the … Read More
Flowers in the Orchard
Many people have admired the snowdrops in the Orchard but there are some crocus appearing as well.
Bumblebees and honeybees
With spring fast approaching, I’ve been asked by the Lancaster Beekeepers to link to their PDF on distinguishing … Read More
Thanks and help on ID
Thanks to all for submitting sightings over the last few days – it’s great to hear about the … Read More