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It has been lovely evening. Thank you to everyone who came. It was great to see you. Thank you to our speaker Richard Stubbs, chairman of CPRE Cornwall. Thank you Vivien Stals and Carol Clarke for helping out. It's much appreciated. Thank you Ted Simpson and Paul for coming to give support to Richard. Congratulations to all the raffle winners. CPRE Cornwall is an environmental charity, with over 200 local groups, a branch in every county and 55,000 members, and supporters – including more than 2,000 affiliated parish councils. Their local knowledge and national profile means CPRE is effective in tackling both the specific issues that really matter to their members and the public, as well as the wider challenges the countryside faces. The members are united in their love for Cornwall’s landscapes and rural communities, and stand up for the countryside, so it can continue to sustain, enchant and inspire, future generations. Aims of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group: • To record wildlife species seen in our parish. • Invite speakers to give talks and presentation to improve our knowledge on various area of interest. • Nature and Wildlife Walks and Trips to improve our knowledge of the flora and fauna in our parish. (Bird-watching, Butterfly-watching, Moth Trapping Evening, Fungi Walk and others) • Encourage people to connect with nature and wildlife because it benefits both the mental and physical well-being. • Create a community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife. • To foster community spirit and encourage civic pride in our parish.  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Richard Stubbs and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls  Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group
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Today is "World Wildlife Day". We're birdwatching the whole day to celebrate. First we went to Trevose Head. There's been quite few birdwatchers looking for the "Lapland Bunting". 2nd Bedruthan Steps, 3rd Beacon Cove, 4th Mawgan Porth and 5th Watergate Bay.  Trevose Head Lapland Bunting Bedruthan Steps Mawgan Porth Beacon Cove Watergate Bay On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March, the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. The UNGA resolution also designated the CITES Secretariat as the facilitator for the global observance of this special day for wildlife on the UN calendar. World Wildlife Day has now become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife.
World Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2019 under the theme “Life below water: for people and planet", which aligns with goal 14 of UN Sustainable Development Goals. The ocean contains nearly 200,000 identified species, but actual numbers may be in the millions. Globally, the market value of marine and coastal resources and industries is estimated at US$3 trillion per year, about 5% of global GDP. Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods. Marine wildlife has sustained human civilization and development for millennia, from providing food and nourishment, to material for handicraft and construction. It has also enriched our lives culturally, spiritually, and recreationally in different ways. The capacity of life below water to provide these services is severely impacted, as our planet’s oceans and the species that live within it are under assault from an onslaught of threats. As much as 40% of the ocean is now heavily affected by the most significant and direct threat of over exploitation of marine species as well as other threats such as pollution, loss of coastal habitats and climate change. These threats have a strong impact on the lives and livelihoods of those who depend on marine ecosystem services, particularly women and men in coastal communities. This is the first World Wildlife Day to focus on life below water. It is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the breathtaking diversity of marine life, the crucial importance of marine species to human development, and how we can make sure it will continue to provide these services for future generations. Let's bring the BEAVERS back! We call on the Government to support the reintroduction of beavers across England. Please sign the petition. Click on the link below.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/bringbackthebeaver?source=facebook&&fbclid=IwAR1GxZ83Nl5M1-rvG8WuNZ13eK33zeT3SLKX-neosNua_AySPGJk1lmwJTI Ladock Parish Wildlife Group were delighted to welcome Dave Groves of Cornwall Mammal Group, who gave a brilliantly informative and entertaining talk and presentation about the mammals of Cornwall, from the Pygmy Shrew to the Humpback Whale, and everything in between! Tasty refreshments and a chance to chat completed another excellent event held in Ladock Community Hall. It has been a brilliant evening. Thank you to everyone who came. It was great to see you all. Thank you Dave Groves on your excellent talk and presentation on the "MAMMALS in CORNWALL". Thank you Vivien Stals for helping out in setting the hall. Thank you Carol Clarke and Nichola Sherriff for helping out with the tea and coffee. Thank you Chris Rimmer for the delicious cakes. You girls are awesome. Congratulations to all the raffle winners. AIMS of LADOCK PARISH WILDLIFE GROUP: • To record wildlife species seen in our the parish. • Invite speakers to give talks and presentation to improve our knowledge on various area of interest. • Wildlife Walks and Trips to improve our knowledge of the flora and fauna in our parish. (Bird-watching, Butterfly-watching, Moth Trapping Evening, Bat Walk, Fungi Walk, Wildflower Walk and others). • Encourage people to connect with nature and wildlife because it benefit both the mental and physical well-being. • Create a community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife. • To foster community spirit and encourage civic pride in our parish.  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Rowena Castillo Nicholls and Dave Groves  Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Dave Groves  The Mammals of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly edited by Dave Groves  2020 Events of Cornwall Mammal Group
Location: The Lost Gardens of Heligan Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Every year, at the end of January or first week of February, I go for "Snowdrops Walk" at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Next one will be "Daffodils Walk" at Trewithen Gardens and "Bluebells Walk" at Lanhydrock. This has become part of my annual activities. I just love the beauty and wildness of Cornwall. Beautiful and dainty snowdrops!!!  Gorgeous camellias in many shades and size. These rhododendrons are just stunning. Splaaash of colours. Fungi Some of the amazing wildlife. Me and Rob had a lovely and enjoyable walk. Spectacular sunset.
 The sun finally decided to come out today. But it's still very chilly. Nevertheless, walking in Ladock Woods is very refreshing. Seen loads of amazing wildlife: Buzzard, Jay, Goldcrest, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Wood Pigeon, Chaffinch, Coal TIt, Robin, Long-tailed Tit, Dunnock, Wren, Song Trush, Magpie, Rooks, Grey Squirrel, a few Fungi and a lot more... Had an enjoyable walk in the mud in Ladock Woods. The smell of the pine woods is just sooo relaxing. Very soothing. If I only I can save the scent in a bottle. Some of the lovely fungi we saw today. Frosty and icy!   The first event of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group has been a huge success. There was a great turn-out. Parishioners from Ladock, Grampound Road, Trenowth and others attended the event. Thank you to everyone who came this evening. It was lovely to see you. I'm organising a whole lot of amazing events for 2020. Hope you could all join us again on our next event. Thank you Carol Clarke , Nichola Sherriff and Vivien Stals for your help. It's much appreciated. Martin Goodall (MCIEEM), Manager of The Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS) gave an excellent talk and presentation on Wildlife Recording. I'm organising a whole lot of amazing events for 2020. Hope you could all join us again on our next event. AIMS of LADOCK PARISH WILDLIFE GROUP: • To record wildlife species seen in our the parish. • Invite speakers to give talks and presentation to improve our knowledge on various area of interest. • Wildlife Walks and Trips to improve our knowledge of the flora and fauna in our parish. (Bird-watching, Butterfly-watching, Moth Trapping Evening, Bat Walk, Fungi Walk, Wildflower Walk and others). • Encourage people to connect with nature and wildlife because it benefit both the mental and physical well-being. • Create a community group to meet like-minded people with the same interest and passion for nature and wildlife. • To foster community spirit and encourage civic pride in our parish.  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Rowena Castillo-Nicholls and Martin Goodall  Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group  Martin Goodall (MCIEEM) Manager of The Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS)  Ladock Parish Wildlife Group
 I have seen and photographed all these rare species in Cornwall. For talks and presentation on my "TOP 20 RARITY SIGHTINGS of the DECADE", please contact me via email at [email protected]. Top 20 Rarity Sightings of the Decade20. Sandhill Rustic Moth 19. Silver-washed Valesina 18. Heath Fritillary Aberration 17. Grizzled Skipper Aberration 16. Silver-studded Blue Aberration 15. Long-tailed Blue 14. Family of Choughs on the North Cornwall Coast 13. Brambling 12. Leucistic Starling 11. Snow Bunting 10. Hawfinch 9. Purple Heron 8. Glossy Ibis 7. Grey Phalarope 6. White-rumped Sandpiper 5. Buff-breasted Sandpiper 4. Grey Cat Bird 3. Brown Booby 2. Dalmatian Pelican 1. Lammergeier, the Bearded Vulture Species: Grey Cat Bird Date: 17th and 23rd October 2018 Location: Treeve Moor near Land’s End, Cornwall, UK Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Species: Brown Booby Date: 4th September 2019 Location: Kynance Cove, Cornwall, UK Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Species: Dalmatian Pelican Date: 16th May 2016 Location: Drift Reservoir, Cornwall, UK Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Species: Lammergeier, the Bearded Vulture
Date: 23rd May 2016 Location: Breney Common Nature Reserve, Cornwall, UK Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Sooo lucky to be the "FIRST" one to have seen and photographed the Bearded Vulture, also known as the LAMMERGEIER or OSSIFRAGE in Cornwall. Me and my husband Rob Nicholls cannot believe our luck. We were actually in Breney Common doing a butterfly survey in preparation for our fieldtrip on Monday, 30th May for the Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society Fieldtrip and to see the rare Marsh Fritillary. It was a sunny afternoon, about 2:30pm. We were looking up towards Helman Tor when a large bird, soaring high, came into sight over the ridgeline, heading in a south westerly direction. It’s just gliding gracefully in the sky. The wingspan was probably 9 feet or more, 3 metres. It was very high, maybe up to 2,000 feet and had a small bird in tow - which was not getting too close. The small bird turned out to be a buzzard! The Lammageier did not flap its wings. It was just gliding gracefully across the sky. It was huge and unlike anything usually seen in the skies over Cornwall. Luckily, I was already prepared with my camera and was able to take some pictures. We were able to watch it for about 12 minutes, before it went out of sight. Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. It's nice to sometimes be in the right place, at the right time! Other species seen in Breney Common: Marsh Fritillary, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Small Copper, Common Blue, Small Heath, Read Admiral, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Orange Tip, Large White, Small White, Green-veined White, Brimstone, Speckled Wood and a lot more... May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God’s abundant blessings, and the peace of Jesus’ presence be with you always. May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path. May God bless your life with love and joy this holiday season. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas. Greetings from Rob and Rowena. 😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊  Nativity  Merry Christmas 😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊  Table is ready...  Oven is now on... Goose, Turkey, Ham and Smoke Salmon for our Noche Buena.  Goose and veggies are roasting...  Attended the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran.  Mother Mary, baby Jesus and Joseph  With Reverend Father John Gilbert.  At Truro Cathedral  Walking on the street of Truro after the midnight mass. Noche Buena after the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran. Starter: Prawn Cocktail Noche Buena after the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran. Mains: Roast Goose and veggies Noche Buena after the midnight mass and carol singing at Our Lady of the Portal and St Piran. Dessert: Raspberry Panna cotta, Vanilla Cheesecake and Egg Tart  Bedruthan Steps Christmas day walk at the very scenic Bedruthan Steps. Christmas day walk at the very scenic Bedruthan Steps. Admiring the beauty of the rocks. Beautiful rock formations  Very steep cliffs Christmas Day Dinner Starter: Smoked Salmon, Lobster and Prawn Cocktail, Mixed Salad Christmas Day Dinner Starter: Smoked Salmon, Lobster and Prawn Cocktail, Mixed Salad Christmas Day Dinner Mains: Stuffed Goose and mixed veggies Christmas Day Dinner Mains: Stuffed Goose and mixed veggies Christmas Day Dinner Dessert: Lovely selection of English and Filipino sweets  We're just having Canapés this Boxing Day. Still stuffed with all the food from Christmas.
Location: The Grand Hotel, Torquay, Devon Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls 23rd December 2019 - 10th Wedding Anniversary!!! 😍😘💝💖 Sometimes, I wonder how you put up with me. Then I remember, ohhh, I put up with you, So we're even. Hahaha... Happy 10th wedding anniversary my love. Our life is not perfect. But we try our best to make each other happy. We always have sooo much fun together. We enjoyed each other's company. Cheers to more adventure together. Love you today and tomorrow. 😍😘💝💝 As always, we celebrated our Wedding Anniversary at our favourite hotel, The Grand Hotel in Torquay. We've been coming here for the past seven years. It's such a gorgeous hotel. The food is always splendid and the service is excellent. The atmosphere is always festive and very relaxing. We love coming here every year.  Cheers to more wonderful years together 😍😘💝💖 10th Wedding Anniversary 😍😘💝💖 Just arrived at The Grand Hotel to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary 😍😘💝💖 10th Wedding Anniversary Dinner 😍😘💝💖💕 Just chillin' after our delectable dinner 😍😘💝💖 Just having a great time 😍😘💝💖 Sumptuous breakfast 😍😘💝💖 Just chillin' after our sumptuous breakfast 😍😘💝💖 Just chillin' after our sumptuous breakfast 😍😘💝💖 Lovely day 😍😘💝💖
Location: National Trust's Lanhydrock House and Garden Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls A very festive atmosphere at Lanhydrock. The decors and theme is just fabulous. ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊                    Location: National Trust's Trelissick House and Garden Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Trelissick House is very festive. Gorgeous Christmas decorations and twinkling lights in every corner. The lights around the garden is just spectacular. 😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊😍😘 ☃️⛄️🎄🌲🎅🤶🎉🎊                            Thank you to all Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society members and friends who came to the FUN WILDLIFE QUIZ EVENING, PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION and DINNER. It's been a brilliant evening. Everyone had an enjoyable and fun-filled evening. Congratulations to all the lucky winners. * Event Organiser: Rowena Castillo Nicholls * Quiz Master: Rob Nicholls * Wildlife Quiz Winners: Dr Adrian Spalding, Bill Kittle, Dave Gibbon & Lee Slaughter * Butterfly Photography Exhibition: Lee Slaughter * Photography Competition Winners: Bill Kittle & Sam Brown * Best Christmas Jumper Winner: Irene Kittle * Travelled the Farthest: Dave Gibbon * Oldest: Bill Kittle * Youngest: Michael Slaughter * Best Wildlife Sighting: Marcus Rhodes * Special Awards for their Great Contribution to CBMS: Lee Slaughter, Simon Toft, Alan May & Rosie Hadden * The STAR of Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society: Keith Wilson  Gifts and Raffle Prizes Thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Quiz Master: Rob Nicholls Me, Myself and I  Wildlife Quiz Winners: Dr Adrian Spalding, Bill Kittle, Dave Gibbon & Lee Slaughter  Butterfly Photography Exhibition: Lee Slaughter Photography Competition Winners: Bill Kittle & Sam Brown  Best Christmas Jumper Winner: Irene Kittle  Travelled the Farthest: Dave Gibbon Oldest: Bill Kittle Youngest: Michael Slaughter  Best Wildlife Sighting: Marcus Rhodes Special Awards for their Great Contribution to CBMS: Lee Slaughter, Simon Toft, Alan May & Rosie Hadden  The STAR of Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society: Keith Wilson Keith was also presented with his very own company car. Raffle Winners Thank you to all who donated the prizes.  "THANK YOU" Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society. I volunteer to a lot of organisations but there's only quite a few whom I really love. Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society, you're my favourite. This organisation is simply the best. Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society Members  "THANK YOU" Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society. I volunteer to a lot of organisations but there's only quite a few whom I really love. Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society, you're my favourite. This organisation is simply the best.
Location: Truro, Cornwall, UK Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Truro. Cornwall Council CEO, Kate Kennally gave a talk plus 2 others. Later on, we had a Walkabout around Truro with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds. It's great to see local businesses supporting the campaign. Sooo delighted I came. Check out Safer Cornwall website for more information: safercornwall.co.uk/what-we-do/dasv-hub/events-and-campaigns/  Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.  Cornwall Council CEO, Kate Kennally  Phil Clatworthy, Me and Helen from The Nail Exchange.  Walkabout with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds.  Walkabout with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds.
60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty11/23/2019 Location: Royal Cornwall Events Centre Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Had a great time at the 60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The speakers were all brilliant and inspiring. The Red River Singers gave a excellent performance. Well-done to Jane Davies, Karen Johns and all the Cornwall AONB team for the successful celebration of the 60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 2019 is a very special year for the Cornwall AONB as we celebrate the "Diamond Anniversary" of the Cornwall AONB. Join our 60th anniversary celebrations at this year's Annual Conference - the Cornwall AONB was designated in 1959 under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside 1949. * Gill Pipkin, Chairperson, Cornwall AONB Partnership. * Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs. * Will Coleman, Director, Golden Tree Productions – Cornwall AONB 60th anniversary celebrations with the Kerdroya Project: the humble Cornish Hedge (includes short video film). * Mark Cocker an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife. * Graham Harvey has written about food and farming for over 40 years and is passionate about what he calls “Real Food Farming”; Britain's farmland is a precious resource. * The Red River Singers provided the pre-supper entertainment.  60th "Diamond" Anniversary & Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  With Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs.  With Mark Cocker an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.  With Sue Scott, Estuary Officer, on The Fal and Helford Estuary Special Area of Conservation, Jackie Whibley, Mawnan Parish Councillor and Lisa Clements, Clerk to the Council.  Julian German, Leader of Cornwall Council, my husband Rob Nicholls and Jeremy Richard Lovering Grosvenor Varcoe, former British diplomat and Immigration Tribunal Appeal Judge.  Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs, Julian German, Leader of Cornwall Council and Jeremy Richard Lovering Grosvenor Varcoe, former British diplomat and Immigration Tribunal Appeal Judge.  Roger Richards (farmer), James Richard (farmer), Philip Hygate, (chairman of National Association for AONBs), Graham Harvey (has written about food and farming for over 40 years and is passionate about what he calls “Real Food Farming”; Britain's farmland is a precious resource) and Mark Cocker (an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.)  The Red River Singers  Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Special message from the nationally acclaimed Fisherman’s Friends.
Location: Trelusback Farm Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Had a great time in Trelusback Farm today. Listened to the brilliant talk of Mary Atkinson on Moths and Tony Atkinson on Bats. Later on after lunch, we have an enjoyable walk around the conservation area. Walk at the Conservation area. Newt (1st photo) is a salamander in the subfamily Pleurodelinae. The terrestrial juvenile phase is called an eft. Common Frog (2nd photot) is easily our most recognisable amphibian. They have smooth skin and long legs for jumping away quickly. Adults males grow up to 9 cm in length and females up to 13 cm in length. Usually a shade of olive-green or brown (although can be yellow, pink, red, lime-green, cream or black). Devil's-bit scabious, Dog-Violet and Dandelion. Some of the lovely Fungi we saw from our walk.
Location: National Trust's Trelissick House and Garden Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls It's been very busy these past couple of weeks. Finally, I managed to go for a walk today. Not realizing it's half term! Oh my, the carpark is full, though we managed to find a parking. Always loads of people to all these beautiful National Trust properties. What a refreshing walk! Fresh air and surrounded by the beauty of nature. Jumped dozen of times and it did not even got me tired. Hahaha... The campaign for a smarter Britain is at Trelissick from 14 October - 1 November with the "Travel to 2050" experience, a high-tech installation designed to show what a low-carbon, energy-efficient future might look like 30 years from now. Beautiful Trelissick House Stunning view of the Carrick Roads Jump jump jump... Higher! Hum of Autumn  Stunning View Gorgeous Flowers Fungi
Location: The Lost Gardens of Heligan Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Lovely walk at the The Lost Gardens of Heligan after buying my stocks of local fresh meat at Lobbs Farm Shop.  50++ different types of pumpkin at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. "Early diagnosis can help save live". Cornwall Bowel Cancer Support Group - is a support group for anyone who has experienced bowel cancer (either currently or in the past) and relatives of bowel cancer patients. To join their support group please contact the colorectal nurse specialists, Candy or Clare on 01872252693.  Date: 9 October 2020 Location: St Austell Another enjoyable and fun evening at the "St Austell Women's Group". There's always something interesting everytime we meet up. This evening, Micha Reilly had entertained us with her brilliant performance in Holla Hoop. It was superb. Micha Reilly has successfully completed the “Live Love Hoop” Teacher Training. She is a certified Hoop Teacher. Location: Truro Cathedral Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It's really a great and memorable experience to attend the Centenary Service in Truro Cathedral celebrating the 100 years of Cornwall Federation of Women's Institute. It's just amazing to see a gathering of women from every corner of Cornwall. The Women's Institute was first founded in Ontario, Canada in 1897. The NFWI in the UK was formed in 1915. The NFWI celebrated it's centenary in 2015. The Cornwall Federation of Women's Institute was formed in 1919. The WI is now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK. I'm really happy to be a member of this auspicious organisation inspiring women in Cornwall and the rest of the world.  Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes - CFWI  Jenny Thomas holding the Ladock WI Banner  VP Mary Ellis, me - Rowena Castillo Nicholls, VP Jenny Thomas & Ladock WI President Sandra Buck  Jackey Stagg and her friends  Ladock WI President Sandra Buck, me - Rowena Castillo Nicholls, CFWI Chairman Margaret Johnson and NFWI Honorary Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee Julia Roberts.  Centenary Service in Truro Cathedral  Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes - CFWI
Location: National Trust's Hemmick Beach Portholland Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Some of the butterflies we saw: Clouded Yellow, Large White, Red Admiral, Painted Lady and Hummingbird Hawk Moth. Glorious weather. Sunny with just a gentle breeze. No wonder, even Hemmick Beach is quite busy. Loads of butterflies on the hedgerow: Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood, Small White and Large White. Also saw a Wheatear and other seabirds. Lovely walk in Portholland. Loads of butterflies along the road: Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Small White, Large White and Hummingbird Hawk Moth.
Location: National Trust's Church Cove, Lizard Peninsula National Trust's Kynance Cove, Lizard Peninsula Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Had a brilliant wildlife walk at the stunning Church Cove today. Seen loads of species of butterflies and birds. Church Cove is a hamlet in the civil parish of Landewednack. The parish is notable for being the most southern point on British mainland. Church Cove lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Parts of the hamlet lie within Caerthillian to Kennack SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest). At the end of the day, we watched the spectacular sunset in Kynance Cove. Butterflies 7 Cornish Choughs Church Cove Me and Rob Kynance Cove Spectacular Sunset
Location: National Trust's Trerice House and Garden Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls What a gorgeous sunny day. We cannot help but go out and have a walk. You'll never know how long this kind of weather last. Went for a garden walk in National Trust - Trerice House and Garden. We've seen loads of butterflies and birds. Went to the Gannel Estuary as well for birdwatching. A really enjoyable day. Trerice House and Garden Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Painted Lady, Small White, Green-veined White and Speckled Wood. Some of the stunning flowers.
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