Birds on Falmouth beaches: Stonechat
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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

Male Stonechat in Full Breeding Plumage at Kynance Cove
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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

Stonechat at Godrevy Point, Cornwall
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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

Bird: Stonechat (Saxicola torquata) – female
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Common name: Stonechat Latin name: Saxicola torquata Family: Chats and thrushes (Turdidae) This photo Date: 23 July Location: Lizard Point on The Lizard, Cornwall Other photos Gallery: British Birds Related images: