2011 Birds in Cornwall DVD OUT NOW

I have just released my new DVD of the Birds in Cornwall 2011.This video clip is a taster of the 96 species covered in the video. All filmed in 1920x1080 HD. Anyone wishing to purchase a copy, please click on the picture opposite

Black-necked Grebe. Newlyn Harbour

This winter plumaged Black-necked Grebe has been frequenting Newlyn Harbour over the last few weeks. I caught up with it today while it was taking time out to straighten out a few feathers.

Great Northern Diver. Newlyn Harbour

On a visit to Newlyn Harbour today three Great Northern Divers were on view. When these Divers enter the harbour they often give good views, this one came incredibly close probably due to the fishing net that had become tangled around it's feet. Thankfully it was captured and the net removed by local birder Linton Proctor before being returned back to the water. So all turned out well in the end!  Well done Linton!

Waxwings. Falmouth.30/11/2012

Waxwings have been turning up all over cornwall over recent days. A flock of seven found by Greg Wills have been feeding on the cotoneaster berries at Marlborough Crescent in Falmouth for the past three days.

I returned for another look at the Long-tailed Duck at Carnsew Pool. This time it came in a good deal closer and in the sunshine it was too good an opportunity to miss!

Long-tailed Duck and Spoonbill. Hayle. 9/11/2012

A gorgeous adult male Long-tailed Duck was discovered on Carnsew Pool, Hayle on the 5th. This marine species winters at sea, often in large rafts. The northern European population mainly wintering around the Baltic Sea with smaller populations found around Britain's coast. Cornwall gets a sprinkling each year and this one seems quite happy feeding in the tidal pool at Carnsew.




There have been two Spoonbills at Hayle Estuary for over two weeks. I caught up with one of them, a juvenile at Ryan's Field feeding in a small stream.

Peek-a-Boo

This well hidden Long-eared Owl was found this morning by Brian Mellow, a well known cornish birder, when it flew out of cover at Land's End. It was later re-found by Brian Field sitting in a small Willow bush almost invisible to the naked eye. It probably doesn't think it can be seen, but is keeping a close eye on the gathered birders.