The identification differences between Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) and Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) can be seen at the moment amongst the gull flock on Swanpool lake in Falmouth, Cornwall. One or two of the Black-headed Gulls and the often solitary … Read More
Little Grebes must be one of the most frustrating grebes to photograph unless you have a 500mm plus telephoto lens. They have an annoying habit of popping up well within range of a hand held 400mm lens only to dive … Read More
After the coldest night of the winter, down to 3C, the sun rose and we recorded 15 species of bird in the garden during one hours watching. The full results are shown below and will be logged on the RSPB … Read More
The long-staying Yellow-browed Warbler in Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Swanvale Nature Reserve at Swanpool on the edge of Falmouth didn’t appear today but several Chiffchaff were active in the early morning sun. Insight into Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita): a common warbler that … Read More
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch as reported on the BBC nature news will take place on 28th and 29th January. It will be interesting if the mild winter, in comparison to last year’s deep freeze, is reflected in bird and … Read More
Those birds with an unusual amount of white colouring in their feathers are in the news at the moment. The best we can offer here in Falmouth, Cornwall is this Crow which can often be seen at Pendennis headland and … Read More
This solitary Pochard was photographed on Helston boating lake, Cornwall, feeding amongst the resident Mallard and Shoveler. Light was generally poor but for a few seconds the sun broke through the cloud making it possible to obtain a fast enough … Read More
This winter-plumaged Great Crested Grebe has been seen fishing on the brackish pool recently. These grebes do not visit this stretch of inland water on the edge of Falmouth in any numbers with only the one or two periodically flying … Read More
An Egyptian Goose has been present on the lake for several days now and is providing an excellent opportunity for bird photographers to practice their techniques in a comfortable setting – hot drinks close by at the cafe! On our … Read More
The holidaymakers may have gone but Falmouth’s renown sandy beaches are still full of life. Recent storms have left piles of seaweed washed up on the sand and several bird species can be seen feeding amongst it on insects. On … Read More
A small flock of Bullfinch were feeding on early buds and seeds in a hedgerow in Falmouth this morning. Even in the poor light the males with their sleek black caps and pink breasts were as stunning as ever. It’s … Read More
This Goldeneye has been seen twice in the last few days on Swanpool Lake in Falmouth, Cornwall. The plumage and yellow eye suggests a female but at times it has flung back its head as a male Goldeneye does during … Read More