We are pleased to be able to publicise another safe viewing site for Cirl Bunting in south Cornwall; as their population increases in the county and now the breeding season has finished for this schedule 1 species. We promote the birdwatchers’ code of conduct when visiting our safe sites across the county.

Carne Beach/Gerrans Bay: 1 Great Northern Diver, 2 Shag, 1 Stonechat, 3 Pied Wagtail, 5 House Martin, 2 Swallow, 5 Goldfinch, large flock of Herring and Black-headed Gull surrounding a fishing boat in the bay. (C Taylor)

Mylor Creek Boatyard: 1 Kingfisher, 2 Curlew, 1 Little Egret, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Mute Swan, 2 Redshank. (M Saunders)

Caerthillian Cove: 1 Wheatear, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel. (S Van Hear, M Hodge)

Truro, Sunny Corner (10.45 – 11.30): 1 Little Egret, 11 Curlew, 10 Oystercatcher, 6 Redshank, 1m Mute Swan. (M Webb)

Windmill Farm: 1 Common Snipe; 1 Northern Wheatear. (T Stuart)

Southerly Point, Lizard: Between 40 and 80 large Shearwaters, of which, 40+ Cory’s Shearwater, 1+ Great Shearwater, 3 Sooty Shearwater, c 1000 Manx Shearwater, 2 Great Skua (19.20-20.25). (T Stuart)

Zennor: Towednack; 7 Swallow, 4 House Martin,
Gurnards Head Hotel roof: 25 Swallow,
Porthmeor: 54 Chough. (K Dalziel)

Late Submission, 28/08/24, Porth to Bohortha (Roseland): 3 Kestrel, 1 (f) Yellowhammer, 8 Cirl Bunting (5m + 3f), 4 Dunlin, 12 Shag, 3 Common Tern diving at Killigerran Head. (J Taylor)

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