Cornwall Birding (19 Viewers)

[camelbirder]

This morning at Davidstow Airfield a Buff-breasted Sandpiper flew in with two Dunlin. Is this the same bird as last weekend?

A video of this bird can be seen here.

 

[camelbirder]

The Wednesday Bird Walk group noted 40 species of birds today along the Camel Trail highlights include; 14 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Black Swan, 2 Common Sandpiper, 16 Cormorant, 10 Dunlin, 18 Greenshank, 5 Grey Heron, 120+ Herring Gull, 3 Kingfisher, 40 Littgle Egret, 20 Meadow Pipit, 50 Redshank and 2 Ringed Plover.

 

[camelbirder]

Both the Buff-breasted Sandpiper and the two Dotterel still present at Davidstow Airfield this morning.

 

[camelbirder]

This is a quick note to all birdwatchers visiting the reserve at Stithians, could you all view either from the road or from the excellent hides. There has been a couple of incidents recently of birders walking around in front of the hides flushing birds. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.

 

[camelbirder]

The following were noted from the St Austell Bay area today;

Porthpean; 2 Gannet, 4 Shag, 1 Cormorant, 68 Black-headed Gull and 3 House Martin over.

Par Beach Pool; 137 Canada Goose, 1 Bar-headed Goose, 15 Coot, 27 Moorhen, 29 Mallard, 4 Grey Heron, 2 Cormorant, 126 Black-headed Gull, 146 Herring Gull, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 1 Little Grebe, 8 Swallow and 1 House Martin.

Par Sands; 5 Light-bellied Brent Goose, 5 Sandwich Tern, 2 Common Scoter flew west, 5 Swallow flew in off the sea with 1 House Martin.

 

[Dave Parker]

Just a quick note to remind everyone that tomorrow is the deadline for receiving e-mails supporting the proposed Dog Control Order at Hayle RSPB. Full details of the scheme and who to contact at the Council can be found on the main page of the CBWPS web site.
Dave Parker

 

[camelbirder]

Just a quick note to remind everyone that tomorrow is the deadline for receiving e-mails supporting the proposed Dog Control Order at Hayle RSPB. Full details of the scheme and who to contact at the Council can be found on the main page of the CBWPS web site.
Dave Parker

I have just checked the website and this says the deadline in Oct 7th.

 

[Dave Parker]

I have just checked the website and this says the deadline in Oct 7th.

But the notice in the Cornishman says the 27th, so best play safe and send tonight.
Dave

 

[gnome]

Davidstow Dotterel & Treeve Common Melody Warbler

Some photos from recent days: the dotterel at Davidstow were taken on Friday and the melodius warbler was taken on Saturday at Treeve Common.

 

[camelbirder]

But the notice in the Cornishman says the 27th, so best play safe and send tonight.
Dave

Point taken mine emailed yesterday.

 

[camelbirder]

Today at Davidstow Airfield, 2 Ruff and a Merlin were noted with 2 Grey Plover at Crowdy Res.

 

[camelbirder]

The Buff-breasted Sandpiper was still present at Davidstow Airfield this morning.

 

[trurobirder]

Social - Fri 1st Oct

Local birders are meeting for a drink this Friday at The Station House, Marazion at 8.30pm. It's nothing serious, just a chance to catch up with the latest gossip and news etc etc.
Steve.

 

[camelbirder]

Local birders are meeting for a drink this Friday at The Station House, Marazion at 8.30pm. It's nothing serious, just a chance to catch up with the latest gossip and news etc etc.
Steve.

It's a pity it's not nearer the middle of the county, Marazion is over 50 miles from my house.

 

[camelbirder]

Buff-breasted Sandpiper and 2 Ruff still at Davidstow Airfield this afternoon.

 

[thenorthernmonkey]

Local birders are meeting for a drink this Friday at The Station House, Marazion at 8.30pm. It's nothing serious, just a chance to catch up with the latest gossip and news etc etc.
Steve.

Best not drink and drive anybody - The Hayle dog walkers will be looking for revenge

 

[thenorthernmonkey]

Ruff on Stiths today

 

[Dave Parker]

Best not drink and drive anybody - The Hayle dog walkers will be looking for revenge

Best not to drink and drive, full stop! Mind you it's easy for me to say as I'll be walking there.B
Dave

 

[camelbirder]

Long-billed Dowitcher and Ruff at Colliford Reservoir this afternoon, viewed from the road at Gilhouse.

 

[Qingcol]

Long-billed Dowitcher and Ruff at Colliford Reservoir this afternoon, viewed from the road at Gilhouse.

Long distance photo of the Dowitcher.