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Hello / Dydh Da

Welcome to Cornwall Birds (CBWPS), the bird club of Cornwall.

Whatever your level of interest in birds, the Society offers you opportunities to develop that interest and to get the most out of birdwatching in Cornwall.

Becoming a member helps us to continue our conservation and education work across the region.
Great Shearwater, ‘Mermaid’ Birdwatching Pelagic from Penzance, 7/08/2026. Gill Fisher

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Great Shearwater, ‘Mermaid’ Birdwatching Pelagic from Penzance, 7/08/2026. Gill Fisher

Our History

Learn about the beginnings of the Society, formed way back in 1931, making us the second oldest county bird club in the country.

Recent Sightings

Help plan your day’s birdwatching by viewing all of the latest sightings reported to our News Team.

Events

Join one of our guided walks or other events to help develop your birdwatching skills.

Resources

Your information hub for articles, reports, photo galleries and more details on our reserves network.

Bookshop

Thanks to legacies and donations from our membership we have a fantastic selection of birding and natural history books.

become a member

Joining Cornwall Birds helps us to continue our conservation and education work across the region.

Leave a donation

Sometimes that little bit of extra money allows us to achieve some great conservation and educational work.

Our Reserves

Our small network of reserves provide a range of birdwatching opportunities, from hides overlooking wetland sites to open moorland, feeding stations and scrubland.

Our Latest news

New Walmsley Bird Hide proposal – we need your support.

The Walmsley Sanctuary was acquired by the Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society in 1939. The Sanctuary is highly regarded by many members and is undoubtedly one of the…

Photo of the Week 3rd-9th August 2026

Adrian Lea has been quick off the mark to review this weeks’ selection. Many thanks Adrian for an informative write up.“This glorious weather seems to be lasting forever and…

House Martin Survey update

Many of you will have submitted records of breeding House Martins to our website. This morning we have counts for a total of 130 sites totalling 542 nests. Most…