Cornwall Birding

Cirl buntings are breeding again in Cornwall thanks to the RSPB’s cirl bunting reintroduction project in partnership with Paignton Zoo, Natural England and the National Trust. Cirl buntings are small farmland birds that used to be found throughout the county, and right across England’s south coast, but now they are restricted to a narrow strip […]

The joint venture between the RSPB, Paignton Zoo, Natural England and the National Trust to re-introduce Cirl Buntings into the Cornish countryside has paid dividends with the first breeding birds for more than 15 years being successful this year. Seventy Cirl Bunting chicks were hand reared by aviculturists at Paignton Zoo last lear after being collected […]

At least eight birds showing really well.

The RSPB and partnerships are celebrating after breeding by the re-introduced Cirl Buntings in South Cornwall was proven. A nest containing chicks was found by an RSPB worker, BBC Radio Cornwall reported today. Click HERE for more information.