Cornwall Birding

After a history of illegal bird killing, the Maltese government finally has been ordered by the European Court of Justice not to allow the spring hunting of birds – a practice which is in direct contravention of European bird protection laws.

Over the past six seasons the pair of wild choughs on The Lizard has successfully raised 24 young, many of which have survived to adulthood and recolonised other stretches of Cornwall’s coast. Come to the chough watchpoint at the National Trust’s, Southerly Point. Information wardens will update you on all the latest chough news and […]

Join the RSPB guides on a return trip (Fridays only until October 17th) on the Scillonian lll, to look for gannets, guillemots and other seabirds, as it crosses to the island of St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. Departs Penzance 9.15 am (6.30 am Fri 2 May). Trip time 2 hours 40 min. Return sailing departs […]

The issue of badly behaved dogs is on the agenda in Hayle this weekend (Saturday 12 April) at an open day held by the RSPB and others involved with the Estuary.
Attacks by dogs on swans in the area appear to be on the increase, with at least six incidents during the last eight months and […]

Sunrise Roost Watch
Join the RSPB and explore the wonderful Hayle Estuary nature reserve at sunrise. As the sun rises, we will listen for awakening waterfowl and waders.
Sunday 27 January, 07.40 am
Beginners welcome.
Member £1 non members £1.50
Meet in the Eric Grace Memorial Hide at Ryan’s Field.
For further information please contact
the Warden on 01736 711682

The RSPB are looking for willing volunteers to help look after Marazion Marsh. All aspects of volunteer workers are needed from administrators and events organisers to reserve habitat workers. The volunteers already working at Marazion, under the guidance of RSPB Warden Jenny Parker, have started the winter clearance work at Marazion but  worker numbers are […]

The RSPB have an event at the Eric Grace Memorial Hide, Ryan’s Field on Wednesday 26th September between 5pm and 7pm. This is on the spring tide and the sluice gate will be closed to prevent the creak over spilling onto the road, leaving the field as the only dry ground for waders to roost. […]