Here in Cornwall, derelict chimneys, also known as Cornish Cathedrals, litter the countryside. To some they may appear deserted and a sad monument to a flourishing past for tin and copper mines but that doesn’t mean they are entirely deserted … Read More
This Red-throated Diver has been finding the fishing easy in St Andrew’s Pool near St Austell for several days now. The resident Roach population will no doubt be pleased to see it leave for its summer northern breeding quarters. Insight: … Read More
This female Scaup was on Swanpool Lake feeding amongst the resident waterfowl, including the similar looking female Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) shown, on floating bread thrown by visitors – a strange diet for a diving duck designed to feed on … Read More
This Waxwing was feeding on berries on the edge of the A30 on the outskirts of Penzance in Cornwall yesterday. Insight: The numbers of wintering Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) visiting the UK is determined by the severity and abundance of food … Read More
This adult male Stonechat was showing well in the hedge by the National Trust car park at Kynance Cove on The Lizard in Cornwall. Insight: The male Stonechat (Saxicola torquata) in full breeding plumage is boldly marked, with an orange … Read More
A small flock of 8 of these ducks was spotted on the water in Falmouth Harbour today. The photo shows an adult female with three first-winter males. Insight: Eider (Somateria mollissima) are seaducks eating coastal molluscs, especially mussels which they … Read More
Two Great Black-backed Gulls watching out for a meal standing on a channel marker buoy in the middle of the Carrick Roads near Falmouth in Cornwall. Insight: The Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus) is the UK’s largest gull and will … Read More
This first winter Stonechat was basking in the sun at Godrevy Point at the northern end of St Ives Bay in Cornwall. They’re one of the easier birds to photograph since they tend to perch out in the open on … Read More
This Black-headed Gull photographed on Swanpool Local Nature Reserve lake was showing the chocolate brown summer hood breaking through the white winter head plumage. Insight: The Black-headed Gull is the most common Gull in the UK and may be found … Read More
Flocks of sea birds including Razorbill, Guillemot, Gannet, Cormorant, Shag and various Gull were feeding on shoals of fish on the sea beyond Godrevy Lighthouse. Insight: Razorbill (Alca torda), a member of the Auk family, is common around most of … Read More
Shag were busy flying to and fro along the cliffs with nest material. I don’t think it was the same Shag each time but it may well have been the same nest material! Insight: In breeding plumage, Shag develop a … Read More