Many thanks to Adrian Lea who has provided us with a summary of the week’s photos sent in by our members and friends… and what a week it was with congratulations to Shaun Grose in finding his second mega rarity of the year. Just reward for many hours in the field. Adrian modestly didn’t mention his excellent shot of a male Nuthatch.

‘What an amazing week to be birding in Cornwall. Our week began with T Culmer presenting a great Linnet photo from Marazion, Rebecca Bowyer capturing a lovely Purple Sandpiper at Pendennis Point and just look at the superb detail in the photograph of the inquisitive Siskin taken by Vic Booth at Carbis Moor.

The high level of photographic detail continued on Tuesday with the beautiful Skylark image taken by Deena Sharp at Caradon Hill. On Wednesday the lone kayaker, Rupert Kirkwood, was out again and provided us with an excellent Razorbill in flight image from Veryan Bay while Caroline Taylor managed to get some lovely Bar-tailed Godwit photographs at Hayle Estuary/Lelant and Vic Booth was busy photographing Black-tailed Godwit, some in summer plumage, at Wadebridge.

The Black-tailed Godwit portfolio continued on Thursday, this time at Looe Island courtesy of James Savage. The week spiralled out of control on Friday, courtesy of Shaun Grose who spotted the Killdeer at Chapel Amble – many thanks to everyone who submitted some excellent images of this rarity, notably Adrian Langdon and Dean Pollard – and the video footage kindly provided by John Chapple

It was also fantastic to see Royston Wilkins there, such an amazing Cornish birder who will be missed enormously.
The Killdeer photographs continued on Saturday, courtesy of Nancy Roberts and Vic Booth – and what an amazing Gadwall flight shot taken by Simon Willson at Walmsley Sanctuary.
Now, let’s be honest, I thought the photo of the week was decided at this stage with some great photographs of the rare visiting Killdeer. But then Dean Pollard entered the arena, submitting an incredible Sand Martin in flight shot which would have been excellent by itself – but Dean also managed to capture the insect prey being pursued by the gaping Sand Martin, clearly anticipating a much-needed meal after it’s epic migration. What an excellent image and a justly deserved photo of the week.
Many thanks once again to everyone who has taken the time to submit sighting reports, photographs and videos to our sightings team, it really is greatly appreciated by so many people.’