Great close-ups were had of this North American Buff-breasted Sandpiper on Marazion beach in Cornwall at the weekend. This adult bird was happy to feed amongst the seaweed only a few metres away from several crouched bird photographers. It probably … Read More
Two Black-tailed Godwits at Marazion, Cornwall were unusual visitors to this excellent birding site for a few days last week. Both birds had already replaced much of their dull grey winter plumage for a much more colourful summer breeding plumage … Read More
This Snow Bunting has been feeding on the sea paths around the car park at Marazion for a few days. The bird is amazingly confiding and reluctant to fly even when walkers and cyclists pass within a few feet. Insight … Read More
A pair of Mute Swan at the RSPB Marazion Marsh reserve near Penzance seem to have managed to raise only one cygnet this year. This means of course the surviving youngster receives all the attention and is utterly spoilt. Insight … Read More
While watching birds at Marazion Marshes, near Penzance in Cornwall, a couple of adult 2-spot Ladybird and many 7-spot Ladybird larvae were noted on Common Nettle and Bramble. Although both these species are considered to be the most common ladybirds … Read More
Common name: Grey Heron Latin name: Ardea cinerea Family: Bitterns and herons (Ardeidae) This photo: RSPB Marazion Marsh, Mounts Bay, Cornwall Insight: Europe’s largest heron. The RSPB nature reserve at Marazion Marsh in Cornwall is one of only a few … Read More
Common name: Bittern Latin name: Botaurus stellaris Family: Bitterns and herons (Ardeidae) This photo: Marazion Marsh, Mounts Bay, Cornwall Insight: A secretive bird that depends on reed beds. There is a very small UK population with an estimated 75 breeding … Read More
Common name: Snipe Latin name: Gallinago gallinago Family: Sandpipers and allies (Scolopacidae) This photo: Marazion Marsh, Mounts Bay, Cornwall Insight: Declining as a breeding bird giving rise to its Amber status. A well camouflaged bird it is normally extremely difficult … Read More
Common name: Teal Latin name: Anas crecca Family: Ducks (Anatidae) This photo: Marazion Marsh, Mounts Bay, Cornwall Insight: Males and females show bright green wing patches (speculum) in flight.
Common name: Sanderling Latin name: Calidris alba Family: Sandpipers (Scolopacidae) This photo: Marazion, Mounts Bay, Cornwall Insight: This small wading bird breeds in the Arctic and may travel up to 10,000 kms south to warmer climates for the Winter. It … Read More