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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

Geese

Yesterday morning I saw three geese circle the FAUNA fields three times and then land in the Big … Read More

Heron

Spotted flying off from Cromwell’s Pond (Hay Meadow) as I walked across to the volunteer session this morning.

Hedge Laying

The Fairfield Association is carrying out hedge laying work. This involves removing dead wood and laying healthy stems … Read More

Volunteer Session, 09/02/13

Greetings Orchardeers, There’ll be a volunteer session in Fairfield Orchard this Saturday, February 9th, starting bright and bushy … Read More

Jays

Two jays clearly observed in the Orchard this morning (5th Feb), right up at the north end in … Read More

Nestboxes

Today Ian , Tony and Richard of the RSPB braved the cold and wind to put up several … Read More