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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.

Waxwings

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

Wildlife in March

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

White violets

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

Water Rail

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

Bird box activity

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

Magpies

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

Heron in Big Meadow

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

Little Egret

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

Kestrel

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

Tawny Owl

Heard calling loudly across FAUNA just after 9pm yesterday. Seemed to be along the Lucy Brook hedge line, … Read More