Bright Green Caterpillar
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A caterpillar of the Angle Shades moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, was dug up while preparing the vegetable bed for planting of early lettuces. Caterpillar vegetable pests Other green caterpillars can be seen in the caterpillar galleries Butterfly caterpillar gallery Despite being … Read More

Great Northern Divers, Gavia immer
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Up to three of these large Divers have been feeding in Newlyn Harbour since Christmas. They appear to be feeding mostly on crabs in the narrow channel away from the moored up Newlyn fishing fleet on the Western side of … Read More

Oystecatchers at Sennen Cove
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Gales have hit Cornwall in recent days and created some big seas. At Sennen these Oystercatchers were continually being disturbed by breaking swells hitting their normally safe high tide resting place. In calmer weather the beach in Sennen Cove is … Read More