Scarlet Elfcups in Pony Wood
These Scarlet Elfcups on a fallen tree trunk in Pony Wood were visible from the Path.
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.
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
Recent Wildlife
On 31st Aug the FFOG group saw a gold crest in the silver birch tree by the bend … Read More
Roe Doe in Pony Wood
Roe Doe seen in Pony Wood on Sunday 20 August. She seemed to be alone and feeding initially … Read More
Arable Field
The barley was harvested on July 26th. The machine has a 3m wide rotary blade which was quite … Read More
Female Sparrowhawk seen on the Long Pads
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