First New Calf of the Year
The first new calf of the year was born on the first day of spring, March 1st.
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.
Song Thrush Looking for Worms
On 10 March there 4 song thrush were looking for worms .
March 2024 Snipe Flush Count
Here is the tally of birds seen at the March (and final) snipe flush.
Bird Reports: 27 February 2024
On a walk round on Tuesday 27 there was a redpoll by the path from the canal to Pony Wood. Also a list of sightings from the board.
Scarlet Elfcups in Pony Wood
These Scarlet Elfcups on a fallen tree trunk in Pony Wood were visible from the Path.
A Wide Variety of Birds
These birds were recorded on the reserve by Rachel Malloch on 17 February.
February 2024 Snipe Flush Count
Wildlife seen on the reserve during the flush count on 5 February.
Sightings Board January 2024
Birds recorded on the sightings board at the end of January 2024
Jay
25 September – there was a Jay planting acorns in Big Meadow.
Roe Deer in Flora Field
Spotted on Sept 2nd