What a difference six hours makes! The day started with a spectacular sky over Falmouth Harbour but soon the same scene was shrouded in sea mist. These shots were taken at 7am and 1.30pm today and neither has been digitally … Read More
A rather dull day on the Helford River in Cornwall was brightened up by the sight of this deep-pink Magnolia tree. Insight: It is said that Magnolia, an ancient plant, evolved before bees and was pollinated by beetles.
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
Pleased to see last winter’s frosts haven’t damaged this Mimosa tree in Penryn near Falmouth. Insight: It’s a native of Australia where it’s known as the Silver Wattle. Flowering in winter to early spring, it’s useful to bees and so … 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
We watched 11 Goosander working together fishing in the Hayle Estuary. Insight: The Goosander is a common member of the Sawbill family of diving ducks found mainly on freshwater but may be seen on estuaries during the winter. In the … Read More
A distant shot of the Slavonian Grebe that has been in the Carnsew Basin for the last few days. A record shot was better than nothing as so often these winter visiting birds appear as a distant speck out to … Read More
One adult Cormorant showing off a fine white thigh patch and another wishing he hadn’t got too close to a trout fisherman! Insight: A very common bird both on freshwater and around the coast of the British Isles. The adult … Read More
As we drove away from the Hayle Estuary this Little Egret flew across the road and landed in an ornamental pond. Not many years ago such a sighting would have brought twitchers flocking from all over the country desperate to … Read More
More in hope than expectation the 15 watt actinic light was left to run for the first time overnight. A single Acleris cristana was the only moth but at least it’s a start. Insight: Acleris cristana is a micro moth … Read More
They certainly lit up the gull roost in the harbour. Still not sure what it was all in aid of but the centre of attraction seemed to be the appearance of a rather slick sailing vessel with fancy masts. Glad … Read More