Cornwall Birding

Thought we would share these excellent images of a Yellow Wagtail Moticilla Flava, so called ‘dombrowski‘. This subspecies is believed to be an integrade between feldegg and probably flava or beema. Images kindly submitted to Cornwall Birding by Adam Boyns. This bird and two White Wagtails were at St Gothian Sands NR, Gwithian on Monday 5th […]

The Isles of Scilly Bird Group (ISBG) offers membership arrangements for non-residents of Scilly under the title “Friends of the ISBG”. It is open to anyone interested in birding and is offered at an annual subscription of £12 in the UK and £15 for overseas. The purpose of this type of membership is to keep […]

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.

Below are photographs kindly submitted by R.Bullock of a Jackdaw at Copperhouse Library Car Park on 12th April showing characteristics of the ‘Nordic’ race Corvus m.monedula. Any thoughts?

possible ‘Nordic’ Jackdaw, Copperhouse (Photos:R.Bullock)

Although captured on film many times, you never can get bored of seeing shots like these! Nature in the raw as a Sparrowhawk captures an unwary Collared Dove. Superb images from John Johns.

(Photos:J.H.Johns)

There appears to be some debate over the recent Scaup sp. at Dozmary and Siblyback reservoirs. The bird appears to have a very rounded head, lacking the peaked rear crown of Lesser and shows a green, rather than purple gloss on its head. It has been observed in flight and may show a shortish wing […]

May i apologise to those of you who have sent in sightings recently that have not been put onto the daily reports. For some reason my server has sent a load of e-mails to my Spam box instead of my inbox. I have now hopefully rectified the problem and will add all your sightings to […]

The Rare Bird Gallery 2008 has been updated with some great shots of the recent Black-winged Stilts and Purple Heron at Windmill Farm by Matt Sallis and Brian McGeough. Thanks to both photographers for allowing their photos to be used.

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 […]

With more sponsors, extra catagories and a new name, this years Bird Race 2008 loks set to be the most succesful yet. The event has been restyled with the new name and extra catagories that include Gardenwatch - designed to appeal to everyone in the family……
This years theme involves the critically endangered Azores Bullfinch, a […]

The website will be updated fully tomorrow evening. Sorry for the delay in Birding highlights. Blame the White-crowned Sparrow!!

As you probably know by now the BTO are currently compiling data for the 2007-2011 Bird Atlas and  every day they produce a map for a randomly selected species, showing where that species has been found so far by Atlas fieldworkers. Click HERE to see todays Bird of the Day or click on the BTO Atlas […]

No rarities have been found on this date in Cornwall

Here is a selection of Photos by Cornwall Birding’s Mark Halliday taken at Newlyn today. Superbly captured, great images as we have come to expect from Mark.

(c) Cornwall Birding Images 2008

It’s only just in Devon, but regular Cornwall Birding contributor Chris Buckland sent us these cracking shots of the juvenile Spoonbill at Ernesettle Creek to add to his Members Gallery. Great close ups we’re sure you’ll agree!

Todays Cruise along the River Tamar was apparently quieter than before. Cruise Leader Bruce Taggart explains, “100+ Avocet but fewer Wigeon and Black-tailed Godwit and waders in general, However 4 Spoonbill still on R Lynher between Rat Island and Wacker Quay, a Great Northern Diver on the Tamar north of Saltash and a Spotted Redshank near […]

Below is a photo of a Whale sp. that has been in the relatively shallow waters off Swanpool, Falmouth recently. Thought to be a Minke Whale, it is believed to have now moved out to sea. Any thoughts? (photo:A.Taylor)

Just a reminder that there will be another Birdwatching Cruise on the River Tamar tomorrow. Leaving Saltash Quay at 10.15hrs, this is a great opportunity to see some of the birdlife of the River Tamar at close quarters. Previous trips have produced Spoonbill, Great Northern Diver and a good selection of Waders. Click HERE for […]

Apologies if you could not access the website yesterday. We had a problem with the server, but this has now been resolved and normal service resumed. Thankyou for your continued support. Cornwall Birding Team.

Just a reminder that it is the first Friday of the month this friday (1st February) and we will be meeting again for an informal evening of chat and booze at The Old Quayhouse at Lelant (the pub on the Hayle Estuary). Feel free to join us at 8pm ‘ish.