11/3/10
The Gt Spotted Woodpeckers are drumming often and the Greens are calling most mornings.
13/3/10.on the road
On the way to town this morning picked up a dead badger on the road at Chywoonne Grove and put it over the hedge.
15/3/10.
A lot of birdsong this morning, Chaffinch,Greenfinch,Goldfinch, Songthrush, Robin, Blackbird and Dunnock. On the way to Carn Barges this morning 6/8 Moorhen 1 Grey Heron, Ravens 15 Fulmar, Celandine and Scurvy Grass blooming, possible Buzzards nest.
16/3/10.
Gt Spotted and Green Woodpeckers, R00ks have young in the nest, have found discarded shell under the trees.
20/3/10.
Marazion, Swallows and Sand Martins over the marsh, good numbers of Snipe.
A pair of Heron are nesting just off the road and are easily seen, little Egret, Stonechat, Long Tailed Tits. A Black Tailed Godwit in full breeding plumage was a nice sight.
21/3/10.
There is a Magpies nest up Well lane by the lane leading to Tregurno, on the way to Carn BargesI watched a Fox come across the fields from Rosemodress through the cattle who took no notice of him at all. Moorhens, Greenfinch, Chaffinch and Goldfinch, a female Stonechat.
A Song thrush singing and a Chiff Chaff calling 11 Fulmar below the cross.
The Bluebells are growing very fast now and the first of the Wood Sorrel are in flower also found Cowslips in flower.
22/3/10.
A Wasp on the wing today.
25/3/10.
Chiff Chaff calling on the way to Carn Barges, Moorhen and Ravens (2), the Sparrows are still coming to the feeders.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Sparrow Hawk.
1/3/10.
A Sparrow Hawk over the valley this morning as I was walking to Carn Barges.
A cock Pheasant calling along the path from Huers, while walking this section I noticed a patch of colour on top of one of the hedges and about to check what it was with my binoculars when it suddenly uncurled into a Fox, he was obviously asleep in the early morning sun and must have sensed something.
He sat up very straight and sat looking at me but was unafraid and watched me for several minutes then decided I was very boring and quietly moved away.
Farther on 1 Moorhen, 1 Grey Heron and 2 Mallard drakes.
Along the cliff path Scurvy Grass showing flower buds, a Dolphin off Carn Dhu and a Seal in the cove. I have had 2 reports of a large shoal of Mullet in the cove but have not seen them myself.
2/3/10.
Sparrows 1 male 1female on the bird table these are regular visitors.
On the cliff path a Buzzard and a male Stonechat, offshore Guillemots from 2-3 upto flocks of 30+.
A large Bumble bee on the wing, the first of several in the last few days.
4/3/10.
Sparrows again,4 Moorhen, Gannets feeding off the cove a small number of Goldfinches.
10/3/10.
Moorhens 5,4 Auks far off ID uncertain, a Cormorant on the rocks to the right of Carn Barges in full breeding plumage, Scurvy Grass in flower in sheltered areas.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
House Sparrows.
Three House Sparrows have appeared on the feeders this morning, 2 cocks and 1 hen almost the same time as last year(1/3/09).
A Song Thrush singing in the evening.
25/2/10.
Sparrows again today, 1 cock 1 hen, on the way to Carn Barges 4 Moorhen and a Grey heron. Tawny Owls (males) calling early this morning at least 4.
A flock of Lapwing over Moorcroft.
28/2/10.
Sparrows again yesterday and today, a Grey heron over the valley this morning being
harassed by Rooks and Herring Gulls.
For those who follow my blog regularly you will see I have included some bird pictures, these I have taken with a new camera which I am still getting used to so please excuse if bthe quality is not perfect.
A Song Thrush singing in the evening.
25/2/10.
Sparrows again today, 1 cock 1 hen, on the way to Carn Barges 4 Moorhen and a Grey heron. Tawny Owls (males) calling early this morning at least 4.
A flock of Lapwing over Moorcroft.
28/2/10.
Sparrows again yesterday and today, a Grey heron over the valley this morning being
harassed by Rooks and Herring Gulls.
For those who follow my blog regularly you will see I have included some bird pictures, these I have taken with a new camera which I am still getting used to so please excuse if bthe quality is not perfect.
Monday, 22 February 2010
Rooks.
10/2/10.
A small flock of Snipe in the dip at Shefield this morning c 30,a group of Snipe is known as a Wisp, very apt as when they are on the wing they can look like smoke.
14/2/10.
On the way to Carn Barges 1 Curlew, Long Tailed Tits and 4 Mallard 2 male 2 female.
Offshore Gannets , Razorbills 3,Dolphins at least 4 working an area off the cove and appeared to be feeding, Fulmars 18 on the ledges where they will nest later on in the year.Black Redstart in the cove and Pied Wagtails Buzzards in the woods on the way home.I forgot 2 Moorhen as well.
15/2/10.
Goldfinches on feeders in the garden this morning.
16/2/10.
Gt Spotted Woodpeckers drumming most days now and Song Thrushes singing, Stonechats in cove 2 ,1male 1 female, Gannets offshore.
19/2/10.
A Song Thrush in the garden this morning, bathing in the bird bath and having a great time
21/2/10.
Green Woodpecker laughing up the valley this morning and a Gt Spotted on a feeder at home.
Walked out towards the Maidens this morning via Rocky Lane and in the fields opposite Borah Chapel were many Blackbirds, several Song Thrushes and close to 100 Redwings these were all feeding where dung spreading had taken place, later in the walk another large flock of Redwings (200+) in fields at Bosskena Home Farm.
Buzzards soaring and Goldfinch in the hedges.
22/2/10.
Evidence that the Rooks are starting to nest ,they are dropping twigs all over our garden.
Another sign of spring I found buds on the Marsh Marigolds today.
A small flock of Snipe in the dip at Shefield this morning c 30,a group of Snipe is known as a Wisp, very apt as when they are on the wing they can look like smoke.
14/2/10.
On the way to Carn Barges 1 Curlew, Long Tailed Tits and 4 Mallard 2 male 2 female.
Offshore Gannets , Razorbills 3,Dolphins at least 4 working an area off the cove and appeared to be feeding, Fulmars 18 on the ledges where they will nest later on in the year.Black Redstart in the cove and Pied Wagtails Buzzards in the woods on the way home.I forgot 2 Moorhen as well.
15/2/10.
Goldfinches on feeders in the garden this morning.
16/2/10.
Gt Spotted Woodpeckers drumming most days now and Song Thrushes singing, Stonechats in cove 2 ,1male 1 female, Gannets offshore.
19/2/10.
A Song Thrush in the garden this morning, bathing in the bird bath and having a great time
21/2/10.
Green Woodpecker laughing up the valley this morning and a Gt Spotted on a feeder at home.
Walked out towards the Maidens this morning via Rocky Lane and in the fields opposite Borah Chapel were many Blackbirds, several Song Thrushes and close to 100 Redwings these were all feeding where dung spreading had taken place, later in the walk another large flock of Redwings (200+) in fields at Bosskena Home Farm.
Buzzards soaring and Goldfinch in the hedges.
22/2/10.
Evidence that the Rooks are starting to nest ,they are dropping twigs all over our garden.
Another sign of spring I found buds on the Marsh Marigolds today.
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
Signs of spring.
3/2/10.
On the Morrisons roundabout this morning there was a Black Headed Gull with a full black hood this is their breeding plumage so an early sign of spring also in the same area in the scrub behind the garage a Song Thrush was singing its heart out.
On the way home catkins were appearing on the Hazels, particularly by the Lamorna Pottery.Later in the day I walked down to the cove and a long way offshore there were Gannets and Auks flying SW, the Auks were probably Guillemot but too far off to be sure.
In the cove there were Pied Wagtail,Stonechat and a Black Redstart,coming back over the downs in the Daffodil fields behind Estelles house a mole had been busy throwing up hills, in some parts of the country these used to be known as " Tumps"!.
5/2/10.
A large flock of Redwings at Boskenna home farm early morning.
6/2/10.
A Grey Heron in the valley this morning by Vow Cave studio,a Song Thrush feeding on Ivy berries by the town side entrance to Morrab gardens.
7/2/10.
Gannets and Guillemots offshore, 15 Fulmar on the ledges by the cross,2 Ravens displaying over Huers.
9/2/10.
Walked to Castallack, signs of Badger along the verges where they had been digging,small flock of Lapwing over Castallack moor also c 20 Golden Plover, a large flock of Redwing on the high fields.
On the way home stopped and had a chat to James Searle who was cultivating the land at the top of Oakhill ready for planting out using his tractor and James Fox,s old cultivator, its nice to see old tools still in use and doing a good job, 2 Pied Wagtails were taking advantage of the turned earth to feed.
On the Morrisons roundabout this morning there was a Black Headed Gull with a full black hood this is their breeding plumage so an early sign of spring also in the same area in the scrub behind the garage a Song Thrush was singing its heart out.
On the way home catkins were appearing on the Hazels, particularly by the Lamorna Pottery.Later in the day I walked down to the cove and a long way offshore there were Gannets and Auks flying SW, the Auks were probably Guillemot but too far off to be sure.
In the cove there were Pied Wagtail,Stonechat and a Black Redstart,coming back over the downs in the Daffodil fields behind Estelles house a mole had been busy throwing up hills, in some parts of the country these used to be known as " Tumps"!.
5/2/10.
A large flock of Redwings at Boskenna home farm early morning.
6/2/10.
A Grey Heron in the valley this morning by Vow Cave studio,a Song Thrush feeding on Ivy berries by the town side entrance to Morrab gardens.
7/2/10.
Gannets and Guillemots offshore, 15 Fulmar on the ledges by the cross,2 Ravens displaying over Huers.
9/2/10.
Walked to Castallack, signs of Badger along the verges where they had been digging,small flock of Lapwing over Castallack moor also c 20 Golden Plover, a large flock of Redwing on the high fields.
On the way home stopped and had a chat to James Searle who was cultivating the land at the top of Oakhill ready for planting out using his tractor and James Fox,s old cultivator, its nice to see old tools still in use and doing a good job, 2 Pied Wagtails were taking advantage of the turned earth to feed.
Monday, 1 February 2010
A quiet week.
25/1/10.
A small party of Long Tailed Tits on peanut feeders.
Walked to Castallack and on to Castallack moor, Redwings on the fields on the way to Castallack moor, Lapwings (97) over Castallack moor. A Goldfinch at Oakhill.
27/1/10.
Mallard (7)Gannets, Guillemot c 30,Fulmar 11 Grey & Pied Wagtails.
28/1/10.
Gt Spotted Woodpecker drumming.
1/2/10.
Tawny Owls calling,Woodpeckers Drumming,Moorhen (2) Gannets, Long Tailed Tits, Fulmar(13),Black Redstart in cove by cafe.
A small party of Long Tailed Tits on peanut feeders.
Walked to Castallack and on to Castallack moor, Redwings on the fields on the way to Castallack moor, Lapwings (97) over Castallack moor. A Goldfinch at Oakhill.
27/1/10.
Mallard (7)Gannets, Guillemot c 30,Fulmar 11 Grey & Pied Wagtails.
28/1/10.
Gt Spotted Woodpecker drumming.
1/2/10.
Tawny Owls calling,Woodpeckers Drumming,Moorhen (2) Gannets, Long Tailed Tits, Fulmar(13),Black Redstart in cove by cafe.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Wildfowl.
11/1/10.
A large raft of Teal off the cove over the last few days and an exceptional number today c200, difficult to get an exact count as they are constantly on the move.
Along the cliff on the SW side a Black Redstart.
13/1/10.
Tawny owls calling early evening.
14/1/10.
Walked back from Sheffield this morning via Castallack, many Redwings and Fieldfares a flock of Lapwing in excess of 100 and a few Curlew.Grey Heron in the valley late morning, Woodpecker drumming.
16/1/10.
A Gt Spotted Woodpecker drumming on a telegraph pole, they seem to like these particulary the caps on the tops, depending on how tightly they are fixed they produce different notes, there was one bird a few years ago which liked the angle iron crossbars which made a very distinctive sound, could have been a recipe for a headache!.
17/1/10.
Led a walk today at Warwicks request( and he made it!) ten people including me walked from the village hall to Tregurnow fm then to Rosmodress on to Tregiffian and out to the Maidens back home via Rocky lane.
Redwings, Lapwings,Snipe (6) a Buzzard, a Woodcock ( heard but not seen) and Meadow Pippits in the Maidens field.
18/1/10.
Songthrushes singing, Woodpeckers drumming and Tawny Owls calling in the woods in the evening. A Fox by Trethinick, another at Lamorna pottery.
19/1/10.
Snowdrops in flower at Treverven.
20/1/10.
Long Tailed Tits on feeders this morning, a Grey Wagtail on the triangle, Buzzard over the valley.
Walked out to Carn Barges and back along the coast path, Moorhen, Teal 2, Gadwall 8/10 Mallard 2.Black Redstart SW side of cove, Pied and Grey Wagtails, Rock Pippits in cove.
Brief sighting of a Swan at midday.
22/1/10.
The first Snowdrops in our woods, I always look forward to these.
23/1/10.
Tawny Owls calling in our wood this morning, a Grey Wagtail on the roof.
At lunchtime a Grey Heron over Roslucombe fm.
A large raft of Teal off the cove over the last few days and an exceptional number today c200, difficult to get an exact count as they are constantly on the move.
Along the cliff on the SW side a Black Redstart.
13/1/10.
Tawny owls calling early evening.
14/1/10.
Walked back from Sheffield this morning via Castallack, many Redwings and Fieldfares a flock of Lapwing in excess of 100 and a few Curlew.Grey Heron in the valley late morning, Woodpecker drumming.
16/1/10.
A Gt Spotted Woodpecker drumming on a telegraph pole, they seem to like these particulary the caps on the tops, depending on how tightly they are fixed they produce different notes, there was one bird a few years ago which liked the angle iron crossbars which made a very distinctive sound, could have been a recipe for a headache!.
17/1/10.
Led a walk today at Warwicks request( and he made it!) ten people including me walked from the village hall to Tregurnow fm then to Rosmodress on to Tregiffian and out to the Maidens back home via Rocky lane.
Redwings, Lapwings,Snipe (6) a Buzzard, a Woodcock ( heard but not seen) and Meadow Pippits in the Maidens field.
18/1/10.
Songthrushes singing, Woodpeckers drumming and Tawny Owls calling in the woods in the evening. A Fox by Trethinick, another at Lamorna pottery.
19/1/10.
Snowdrops in flower at Treverven.
20/1/10.
Long Tailed Tits on feeders this morning, a Grey Wagtail on the triangle, Buzzard over the valley.
Walked out to Carn Barges and back along the coast path, Moorhen, Teal 2, Gadwall 8/10 Mallard 2.Black Redstart SW side of cove, Pied and Grey Wagtails, Rock Pippits in cove.
Brief sighting of a Swan at midday.
22/1/10.
The first Snowdrops in our woods, I always look forward to these.
23/1/10.
Tawny Owls calling in our wood this morning, a Grey Wagtail on the roof.
At lunchtime a Grey Heron over Roslucombe fm.
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