Monday 17 May 2010

Pheasant.

4/5/10.
Today at Treverven I saw my first Swift this year.
9/5/10.
The Apple trees that grow along the path to Carn Barges and on the cliffs are now coming into flower, they produce very little fruit as they live in harsh conditions.
Bugle,Dog Daises,Kidney vetch and the first threads of Dodder are appearing.
On the bird front a Mallard drake, Moorhen, Blackcap, Linnet and Willow Warbler, there are young Robins in the garden.
11/5/10.
Two duck flew over the valley early this morning, probably Mallard, I had to take the Landrover for its MOT today and I always put my bike in the back and ride home along the sea wall from Marazion to Penzance and today I had the company of Swallows flying along at my side.
17/5/10.
Walked to Carn Barges this morning and saw Mallard (2), Willow Warbler, Chiff Chaff and a Buzzard at the nest site on the cliffs, on the path a Pheasant chick appeared at my feet and I managed to catch it, while in my hand it let out a loud cheep and the mother came out of the undergrowth and proceeded to put on her broken wing act and led me off along the path until she was satisfied her brood were safe. A small lizard ran across the path on the way back to the cove. Counted 19 Purple Orchids in flower.

Sunday 2 May 2010

White Bluebells

White Bluebell

13/4/10.
Today I walked to Carn Barges and there were Willow Warblers in the Willow carr also Chiff Chaff and Goldfinches.
More Bluebells in flower.
A f ew weeks ago spotted what I thought might be a Buzzards nest on the cliffs and this morning there were 2 birds at the site but early days yet they could still decide to go elsewhere.
Gannets over the sea and a Raven and a Sparrowhawk along the cliff path, a Pheasant calling.
15/4/10.
A report of a possible Red Backed Shrike in the Lamorna area today, the person who saw it took some pictures, photos to follow ( hopefully)!. A pair of Goldcrests in the garden today.
18/4/10.
At Marazion today a pair of Mallard with 15 young
23/4/10.
Found a Blackbirds nest today with 2 eggs.
24/4/10.
A Sparrowhawk over the garden early this morning.
25/4/10.
Did a walk through Tregurno, Rosemodress and Tregiffian then back via the Maidens and Rocky lane, very little to see just the usual. On the road bv the maidens we saw Eric Care driving his pony and trap.
29/4/10.
Today a young Robin flew into our lounge window but no damage done flew off with an adult.
1/5/10.
St Marks flies on the wing, Im not sure about their correct name can never find them in a guide but this is their local name, the fishermen say the fishing is good when they are about.
2/5/10.
Sparrows and Goldfinches in the garden this morning, Swallows over Chygurno and along the cliffs. Bluebells now numerous on the path to Carn Barges and on the cliffs also Spring Squill,
Foxgloves in bud, Bladder and Sea Campion flowering 1 white Bluebell and a lot of Thrift.
Three Cornered Leek everywhere, I know its a nuisance in the garden but I like it.
The Whitethroats have now returned and are busy on the cliffs,a male Blackcap singing, 1 Moorhen heard but not seen 1 Canada Goose.
On the way back through the woods Early Purple orchids (7) Garlic Mustard also known as Jack by the Hedge and Pendulous Sedge, the various species of ferns are now coming into leaf ,the new growth looking like Bishops Croziers .
Along the lane by home Shining Cranesbill and in the back garden Ladies Mantle also known as Cuckoo flower.