Sightings & Observations

All reported wildlife sightings and plant observations made on the Nature Reserve and in the Orchard. Reports include: birds, minibeasts, other animals, plants and flowers.

Wren

8 February 202411 March 2013 by Glenys

Often see a wren flitting around in the Grammar School field boundary at the west end of the boardwalk … Read More

Waxwings

8 February 202410 March 2013 by Drip

Waxwings observed in Sunnyside Close today so watch out for them.

Wildlife in March

8 February 202410 March 2013 by Tony Finn

Welcome to Spring. Here are a few things to look out for this month. Boxing March Hares! Contrary … Read More

White violets

8 February 20249 March 2013 by Oliver Fulton

There is a nice little patch of white dog-violets already in flower just now (early March), along the … Read More

Water Rail

8 February 20247 March 2013 by Glenys

Very clear view of a Water Rail about 1.30pm in Lucy Brook, just down from the Cromwell Road … Read More

Bird box activity

8 February 20242 March 2013 by Drip

Lots of bird activity around the ash tree at the Fauna / Orchard crossroads this afternoon including blue … Read More

Magpies

8 February 20241 March 2013 by Drip

I counted 10 magpies in the Big Meadow this afternoon. Is this a record? Perhaps not good for … Read More

Heron in Big Meadow

8 February 202426 February 2013 by Drip

A heron took off from the marsh in the middle of Big Meadow at about 1pm today.

Little Egret

8 February 202414 February 2013 by The Fairfield Association

Apologies for late posting! A sole Little Egret was spotted in the fields adjoining FLORA, late morning on … Read More

Kestrel

8 February 202412 February 2013 by Drip

Kestrel observed hovering over the marsh in Big Meadow this morning.