Members' Pictures

26/08/10

14/08/10

Greenshank YB-BR, is back!  Ringed in Aug 2006 at the Ythan estuary north of Aberdeen it has been regularly reported on the Camel Estuary and Walmsley Sanctuary.  

Raymond Duncan of the Grampian Ringing group has supplied the history of this bird. HERE

10/08/10

Gull Ringing Project

This year saw the start of a Great Black-backed Gull ringing project in Cornwall. Following a proposal by Pete Kent (Cornwall Wildlife Trust's East Cornwall Reserves Officer) a ringing project has been set up in partnership with CBWPS to learn more about these gulls. Read the rest of the story HERE

09/08/10

Darrell Clegg has received a letter from Cornwall Council detailing the grounds for refusal of planning permission for the Davidstow Wind Turbines. You will see that  it was partly our objection and the records collected over the years by members which led to the decision. This may not be the end of the story, but it is good news and can only enhance the Preservation aspect of the Society. See the letter HERE, particularly paragraph 2

31/07/10

Check this out. Push the time-bar along to 18.55 if you don't want to hear the whole programme.  There's a plug for the Society:

01/07/10

        CBWPS Birdwatching Pelagic 28th August    SOLD OUT 

Cornwall Birding in conjunction with CBWPS is  running a Pelagic from St. Ives on 28th August especially for  CBWPS members. There are only 11 places available so book early. The cost is £30 and full details can be found HERE. 

Cornwall Birding are also running regular trips through the summer and some places are available on other dates. 

29/06/10

The fourth extract from back copies of Birds in Cornwall can be found HERE. This describes, in verse, the visit of Ludwig Koch to the Isles of Scilly in 1951 to make wildlife sound recordings. Ludwig Koch was an eminent pioneer of wildlife sound recording, working for the BBC in the middle years of the last century. A short biography of his life can be found HERE 

23/05/10

John Chapple has posted video footage of the Squacco Heron at Par on YouTube. See the Videos Page for the links.

17/05/10

Swifts are a declining species in the UK and the RSPB needs help to ascertain the exact status of them in the south west. The RSPB and Swift Conservation Group need to know where Swifts are nesting and have been seen 'screaming'. The article HERE will give the background and show how you can help.

07/05/10

Colin Selway has supplied an article and further pictures of the White Throated Sparrow that briefly visited the County recently. You can find it on the Articles Page 

29/04/10

Summer arrival dates 2010

Here are the earliest reported arrival dates for the commoner summer visitors and passage migrants

Garganey  23rd March,    Osprey 13th March,    Hobby  8th April, 
Little-ringed Plover  31st March,     Sandwich Tern  20th March,
Turtle Dove  20th April,  Cuckoo   18th April,   Nightjar -----------, 
Swift  19th April,    Sand Martin  16th March, House Martin  23rd March,
Barn Swallow 17th March,   Tree Pipit  12th April, 
Yellow Wagtail  19th April,       Blue Headed Wagtail  18th April,
White Wagtail   3rd March,    Common Redstart    22nd March, 
Whinchat   9th April,       Northern Wheatear  3rd March, 
Ring Ouzel  13th March,     Grasshopper Warbler  9th April, 
Sedge Warbler  25th March,     Reed Warbler  11th April, 
Lesser Whitethroat   18th April,     Common Whitethroat   9th April, 
Garden Warbler    20th April,      Wood Warbler   19th April, 
Willow Warbler   22nd March,     Spotted Flycatcher   27th April, 
Pied Flycatcher  11th April

20/04/2010

The British Birds Rarities Committee are currently seeking descriptions of the following birds reported in Cornwall during 2009.
If you were the finder, or can supply a description please send it to the recorder recorder@cbwps.org.uk
Description forms can be downloaded from the BBRC website www.bbrc.org.uk (use the submissions button on the left hand side)

North Atlantic Little Shearwater: 14th October 2009. This record is described as “at Sea, Western Approaches” If you saw this bird can it you confirm that it was in Cornish waters?

Sykes Warbler: 13th October 2009, Nanquidno

03/04/2010

John Chapple has supplied a video of the Woodchat Shrike at Church Cove, Lizard. See the Videos Page

18/03/2010
Photos wanted

The recorder is looking for any and all photographs of the "Yellow Wagtail" which was present during February/ March 2008 at Trevollard Saltash. He would also be pleased to receive any descriptions of this bird, particularly if you noted the call. 
Please reply to recorder@cbwps.org.uk

17/02/10

The following birds are all known to have occurred in the county, and many have had photographs published online, but so far no formal description has been submitted to BBRC.

If you were the finder could you please submit a description via the recorder (recorder@cbwps.org.uk) otherwise the record will be assessed on the photo and accepted “as per birding information services” Others without photos will unfortunately be consigned to history!!

Azorian Yellow-legged Gull   Sennen area, 20^th July – 11 November 2008

Dark-eyed Junco                   Hayle, 16^th November 2008 (male)

Lesser Scaup                        Helston Loe Pool, 8^th November – 6^th December 2008 (female)

25/01/10

Choughs. More volunteers are needed to help protect the nests this season. Don't let egg thieves get their hands on our chough eggs!

See the Chough page for the latest update and details for volunteering

01/01/2010

A New Year and a new facility for Society members. 
Clicking HERE or on the banner above on this page will take you  to a page listing  birds seen around the County by our members. If you would like to contribute please email to bird-news@cbwps.org.uk

Trudy Russell is working as a biodiversity mentor for the Open University providing support with a new website that aims to get more people involved with their local wildlife . She has given us this statement.

'iSpot is a new website designed to help people share their passion for our wildlife. Users of the site can upload photos of any wildlife they have seen and help others identify their photos. As a keen birdwatcher you can upload any images you want to share and help others learn about the birds you love. You are also able to publicize any wildlife events that you think might be of interest to the other site users.'
Further information can be found at www.ispot.org.uk 

What do you know about the CBWPS Loveny  reserve? Did you know there was a hide there? Find out all about it HERE. 

See all of the colour back issues of Palores in the Members Area

Cornish artist Daniel Cole wins a major national award. 

Read more about it here

If you want the password to the members area please mail webmaster@cbwps.org.uk  giving your full name. Your name will be checked against the members list and the password mailed back to you. Entry to this area is through one of the buttons on the banner at the top of the page. 20/07/09

 Why not try the CBWPS Forum? This is the place for members to share bird sightings and  other relevant information. You will also find more photographs and files relating to the society's activities. Guidelines and access are to be found on the Forum Page or through the Forum button on the Banner heading. You will need to be a member of the forum group for access to some areas. Start by finding the 'Join this Group' button when you have entered the Forum  

A  For Sale page has been established  for members to advertise their unwanted Natural History related items as well as  items they are seeking. Try it Here

Articles from Palores by Derek Julian on history of various rare/scarce species in the county now available online here

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Field Meetings - Volunteers needed