Glossy Ibis, Chapel Amble, 13/01/2012

This Glossy Ibis was discovered feeding on farmland at Chapel Amble near Wadebridge, Cornwall. I must thank Will Delacour for puting the news out so promptly, and to Shaun Hawkey and his family at The Olde House http://www.theoldehouse.co.uk for welcoming us on to there farm, where we were able to get superb views of it feeding in this flooded field

Birds in Cornwall 2011

Here's a short musical film with one or two highlights of 2011...........ENJOY

Semipalmated Sandpiper. Davidstow Airfield. Cornwall. 3/10/2011

This Juvenile Semipalmated Sandpiper on the disused airfield near Davidstow is the second individual to be found in Cornwall this year following the Drift bird.

Whinchat and Pied Flycatcher. Nanquidno. Cornwall. 1/10/2011

With autumn migration in full swing, passerines heading south find their way to the west Cornwall valleys like this Whinchat and Pied Flycatcher at Nanquidno.

Pectoral Sandpiper. Marazion 2/10/2011

One of the many Pectoral Sandpipers present in Cornwall. This one on the freshwater outfall of the Red River at Marazion Beach was very tolerant of people, many passing within feet of the bird, unaware of it's presence.

Lesser Yellowlegs. St Clements.Truro. Cornwall 23/9/2011

Another juvenile Lesser Yellowlegs. This time at the picturesque village of St Clement near Truro. Two individuals of this elegant North American wader now reside in Cornwall. This one and another still at Drift Reservoir. Quite a turn up for the county.

Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Marazion.Cornwall. 22/9/2011

An unusually close encounter with a very tiered looking juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper on the fresh water river outlet at Marazion Beach in Cornwall, despite initial concerns about it's condition it was later seen feeding along the tideline and appeared to be in good health. Hopefully it recuperated enough to carry on it's journey as it was not seen the next day.