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The Society is pleased to announce that it has appointed a new treasurer. He is Tony Jones from the Torpoint area. He can be reached by mailing treasurer@cbwps.org.uk

In addition the wardens of our reserves can be contacted through the list below.

Simon Taylor, the warden of the CBWPS reserve at  Stithians Reservoir, has decided to discontinue his daily blog in its present form. But worry not ,since up to date  information on this excellent birding site will now be posted on a new forum.  It can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stithians_wildlife/ 

Dave Thomas has a report on the recent evening boat trip off Newquay. To see what they got up to click here.  12/6/09

New Society Officers and Committee members

      MAER LAKE APPEAL NOW £23,338!

We have recently received a very significant boost to the Maer Lake Appeal Fund. A member, who insists on remaining anonymous, has donated £20,000 to the appeal. This very generous gift means that we are now in a very good position to meeting our commitment to this joint purchase with Cornwall Wildlife Trust.  In addition the Environment Agency has made available a substantial sum of money to this project. We will issue further news on the progress of the negotiations as soon as we have them.
See 'Once in a Lifetime' on the Maer Lake Page 10/4/09

 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

Stithians Reservoir Hides

The Stithians warden reports that due to some regrettable security issues regarding the Main Hide,  this and Southern Cut Off hide will now be locked at approx 4.45pm and re-opened in the morning. Anyone wishing to stay later should contact the warden in advance. Consideration will be given in the event of a rarity turning up. 06/04/09  

 Spring has Sprung at Windmill Farm

Of the 153 species that are on the Windmill Farm bird list 34 have bred there, and this year things are underway. Andy Pay reports that Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler and Grasshopper Warbler are on territory. Let's hope this is a successful breeding season. 
Passing through  have been Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper and a Hoopoe.
Windmill Farm is a long way down our County and a major trek for some of our members, but a visit at this time of year could be well worthwhile. And as an added bonus don't forget the Choughs just down the road .

Colin Selway has started a photo album in the Forum relating to birds with identifiable prey. Many photographers have pictures which  are 'binned' as of not being of suitable quality but still contain interesting information.  The album is open for anybody to add pictures on this theme. 05/04/09

With Spring well and truly here the  2009 species list for Stithians Reservoir and Walmsley Sanctuary are mounting up. 

Visitors to Stithians' hides report 94 entries  to date, which is 13 higher than last year at this time.  Click here to see the Stithians 2009 Species List including the Golden Eagle!! See the Stithians Blog for details of this bird

Walmsley's list has reached 117.  Walmsley's Species List for 2009

Why not visit these great birding site and see if you can add to the list?

'Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall' by Dave Norman and Vic Tucker.

The 5th. edition of this invaluable book has just been published. One of the authors is a current CBWPS member and ex committee member, the other, although once a society member now does most of his birding in Devon. I suppose somebody has to.
To read the scope of this book click Here

Seawatch South West 2009 : Volunteers required
For further information see their home page www.seawatch-sw.org

John Chapple has kindly supplied links to some of his videos, including the Great Spotted Cuckoo seen at Bartinney/Chapel Carn Brea recently. Now added the Great Grey Shrike at Stithians and the Snowy Owl at St.Gothian Sands. Look Here.
   

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

   
A day out on the river. A report on the Tamar Birdwatching Cruise on 24th Feb. Here

A report on the field meeting of 15th February Here

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

"Birds in Cornwall"

 An update regarding the outstanding annual bird reports is here.

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Field Meetings - Volunteers needed