Heron in Cromwell’s Pond
A heron was one of the first birds to take advantage of the new Fauna reserve. Almost as … 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.
Bird records
On 3rd November a Perigrine Falcon flew low near Cromwell Pool. This may be a new record for … Read More
Pheasant (and that jay)
A red pheasant observed in the Big Meadow alongside Lucy Brook this afternoon. And there was that jay … Read More
A wonderful day for a walk through the marshes
Graham couldn’t have a picked a more glorious morning for doing a winter flush count in Fauna. Paul … Read More
Jay
Two definite sightings of a jay in the Orchard on 28th and 29th October
Grey Wagtail
There was a Grey Wagtail prodding about in the mud in Lucy Brook this morning. Close to the … Read More