Location: Breney Common Nature Reserve Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls It has been a successful and enjoyable day. It’s lovely to see you Phillip HarrisDel Netherton and Dave Conway. It’s just amazing to see loads of wildlife species with knowledgeable people. I always learn a lot of stuff. * Butterflies: 21x Marsh Fritillary, 34x Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, 11x Speckled Wood, 17x Common Blue, 8x Small Heath, 3x Red Admiral, 2x Green Hairstreak, 2x Small Copper, 1x Small White & 1x Holy Blue * Moths: Speckled Yellow, Mother Shipton, China-mark, Cream Wave, White Wave, Silver Y & a lot more… * Caterpillars: Orange Tip & Emperor Moth * Chrysalis: Six-spot Burnet Moth * Dragonflies: Golden-ringed, Southern Hawker, Four-spotted Chaser & a lot more… * Damselflies: Beautiful, Large Red, Azure, Common Blue and a lot more… * Dragonfly Nymph * Birds: Cuckoo, Buzzard, Raven, Heron and a lot more… * Wildflowers: Loads of Orchids, Monk’s Hood/Wolf’s Bane, Cow Parsley, Cuckoo Flower, Foxglove, Bluebell, Field Scabious, Bird’s Foot Trefoil, Ragged Robin, Campion, Forget-Me-Not, Cowslip, Violet, Sundews & a lot more… * Beetles: Seven-spotted Ladybird * Amphibians: Common Frog * Crickets & Grasshoppers * Fungi The rare Marsh Fritillary Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak, Small Heath, Speckled Wood, Common Blue & Small Copper Moths Orange Tip and Emperor Moth Caterpillar Six-spot Burnet Moth Chrysalis Seven-spotted Ladybird, Four-spotted Chaser & Dragonfly Nymph Fungi Wild Orchids Rowena Castillo Nicholls, Rob Nicholls, Phillip Harris, Del Netherton and Dave Conway
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Location: Breney Common Nature Reserve Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Been raining the whole morning. It was already midday when it stop. So we went immediately to Breney Common to check for the Marsh Fritillary. Fondly enough, we saw 10++ fresh and pristine Marsh Fritillary, 6x Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, 3x Speckled Wood, 2x Small Copper, 2x Common Blue, 1x Small White, 1x Orange Tip and 1 x Small Heath. We even saw Dave Conway. It has been a great day in Breney Common. Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia Some of the lovely butterflies Dragonflies and Damselflies Me and the Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia Breney Common Nature Reserve
Location: Portmellon Valley Five Acres Nature Reserve Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Some of the beautiful butterflies from our walk. Wildlife photography for me and videography for Rob. We're always carrying loads of paraphernalia all the time - camera, videocam, binoculars and a lot more... It's just brilliant to go walking for miles and miles without seeing any human being. No concrete buildings and no pollution. All you see is the beauty and wonder of nature and wildlife at it's best. Sooo peaceful and refreshing. Love it. House Martin in Portmellon Beach It was low tide when we started our walk. When we came back, it's already high tide. Rob is so much tempted to jump to the sea. Hahaha... Five Acres Nature Reserve of Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Location: Portmellon, Mevagissey Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls The weather is just glorious. Sunny and warm with a gentle breeze. So, me and Rob thought if would be fantastic if we go for a walk in Portmellon Valley. The valley is just so picturesque. All you see is lush green fields and plenty of gorgeous wild flowers. We've seen 15 different species of butterflies and loads of birds too. We had an enjoyable walk from 12:00pm to 5:30pm. Website: https://www.ilovecornwall8.com/ Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilovecornwall8 Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilovecornwall8 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovecornwall8 Butterflies we saw from our walk: 1x Green Hairstreak, 30++ Common Blue, 3x Holly Blue, 10++ Small Copper, 1x Painted Lady, 8x Red Admiral, 10++ Peacock, 1x Comma, 6x Small Tortoiseshell, 10++ Speckled Wood, 3x Wall, 20++ Orange Tip, 2x Brimstone, 10++ Green-veined White, 10++ Large White, 10++ Small White. These are the beautiful flowers we saw from our walk. Some of the Fungi we saw from our walk. We walk for 5 hours and 30 minutes. We have such a fantastic and fabulous time. The scenery is just amazing. The picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey. We can't help but reward ourselves with a sumptuous fish and chips at "The Fishermen's Chippy" after our long walk. Location: Cornwall, UK Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Me, Rob Nicholls, Jackie Jarvis, Tri Watson and Peter Watson meet up to look for a rare orchid. Unfortunately, we have not seen any orchid. But I am absolutely thrilled to have found a colony of "DINGY SKIPPER" today in Cornwall. I have never seen a Dingy Skipper recorded in this area before. So this is really a great "finding" for me. Yeeesss!!! We've seen a total of 12 different species of butterfly in this location. Totally awesome!!! We saw 10++ fresh looking Dingy Skipper and 2x with a slightly battered wings, 5x Brimstones, 4x Peacock, 2x Red Admiral, 2x Small Tortoiseshell, 1x Holly Blue, 3x Small Copper, 4x Speckled Wood, 5x Orange Tip, 1x Green-veined White, 2x Small White and 3x Large White. Plus loads of Bees, 2x Hornet, 3x Jay, a few swallows and swifts, buzzards and loads of corvids. Conservation Status of Dingy Skipper: - Section 41 species of principal importance under the NERC Act in England. - Section 42 species of principal importance under the NERC Act in Wales. - Northern Ireland Priority Species. - Scottish Biodiversity List. - UK BAP status: Priority Species. - Butterfly Conservation priority: High. - European status: Not threatened. - Fully protected under the Northern Ireland 1985 Wildlife Order. After that brilliant "finding" of a Dingy Skipper colony, we went to Bunny's Hill to see the gorgeous Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. We saw 5x Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, 4x Brimstones, 1x Red Admiral, 2x Orange Tip, 1x Green-veined White, 2x Large White and 3x Small White. Dingy Skipper With Rob Nicholls, Jackie Jarvis, Tri Watson and Peter Watson I had a great time photographing the Dingy Skipper. Sooo ecstatic to have discovered this colony. Beautiful Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary from Bunny's Hill Bunny's Hill
The Weird & Wonderful World of Insects - free event!
Wednesday, 8 May, 10.00 – 2.00, Penryn Campus. Please contact returntolearning@exeter.ac.uk to register your interest and book your place. Booking is essential. Insects represent more than half of all known living organisms and more than a million species have been described. The great diversity of insect form and function means they have a major impact on the ecology and economy of the world. Most of their impact on human populations is beneficial, but in some cases it can be detrimental. During this lecture, Professor Chris Bass will introduce you to the fascinating world of insects and discuss the complex interactions between insects and humans. Location: Botallack, Tin Coast near St Just, Cornwall Meeting Place: Botallack Count House Date & Time: Monday, 29 April 2019, 12:00pm to 2:00pm Fieldtrip Leader: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Mobile Number: 07711105485 Email Address: ilovecornwall8@yahoo.com Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Facilities: Ample car parking with specific accessible parking places. Picnic area and blanket available to borrow from the café. Café for refreshment. Disable Access. Toilet. I lead a walk today in Botallack today to explore the Tin Coast for our organisation, Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Cornwall. The Tin Coast is Cornwall's oldest new destination. It's a cultural landscape of World Heritage site status, it is a place defined by Cornish mining, part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. In 2006 Botallack was given World Heritage Site status by UNESCO. The mine is within the Aire Point to Carrick Du Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the South West Coast Path passes along the cliff. The 1970s BBC television series Poldark was filmed partly in Botallack, using Manor Farm as Nampara. More recently, filming for the new Poldark series also took place here. The West Wheal Owles pumping engine house is used for filming both Wheal Grace and Wheal Leisure in the BBC's new Poldark series. There was a real mine called Wheal Leisure at Perranporth where Winston Graham lived. We had a fantastic and fabulous time exploring the tin coast. The rain and wind did not stop us from having an amazing time. We all had a brilliant time. Great company. Interesting conversation. And we were greeted by 2 Cornish Choughs when we were walking towards the coastal path and 4 more Cornish Choughs flying from the headland. That really made our day. We also saw loads of other species: Fulmars, Gannets, Swallows, Kestrel and a lot more... Rain or shine, we all had an enjoyable and fun-filled day. Exploring the Tin Coast The spectacular Crowns Engine House on our backdrop Going down to the Crowns Engine Houses At the Crowns Engine Houses Stopping for more photo opts More photo opts during the walk At the entrance of the Arsenic Labyrinth at Botallack Mine where the arsenic would have been scraped from the enclosed tunnels and packed into barrels. The West Wheal Owles pumping engine house is used for filming both Wheal Grace and Wheal Leisure in the BBC's new Poldark series. The iconic and enigmatic Cornish Choughs near the Crowns Engine Houses The iconic and enigmatic Cornish Choughs flying around the chimney The iconic and enigmatic Cornish Choughs posing for photo opts Spectacular and picturesque view The Crowns Engine Houses The two engine houses of the Crowns Engine Shaft and Boscawen Diagonal Shaft Entrance to the Arsenic Labyrinth at Botallack Mine where the arsenic would have been scraped from the enclosed tunnels and packed into barrels. The Arsenic Labyrinth The engine houses of West Wheal Owles and Wheal Edward The West Wheal Owles pumping engine house is used for filming both Wheal Grace and Wheal Leisure in the BBC's new Poldark series. The engine house of Wheal Edward Need to treat ourselves after that brilliant walk on the Tin Coast. Ribeye Steaks with prawn and lobster sauce for me and Rob had his all time favourite Fish and Chips. Vanilla and Blackcurrant Cheesecake for me and Rob had a Chocolate Brownie. Hmmm delicious!
Location: Blue Hills Valley, St Agnes, Cornwall
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls It's the 97th year since The Motor Cycling Club started this rally in 1908. I had an amazing time watching the 2019 Lands End Classic Road Trial in Blue Hills Valley organised by The Motor Cycling Club. The cars were all amazing and the view is spectacular. The sun was scorching hot. I had eaten all the dust while taking photographs. I am coughing excessively now. But never mind, I had a great time with Rob and Simon. We usually go and watch the rally whenever Simon is home for Easter. Looking forward to watch again next year and I will bring a face mask this time. Location: Breney Common Nature Reserve Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Cornwall is known for its diverse nature and wildlife. Every year, hundreds and even thousands of nature and wildlife enthusiasts come down to Cornwall to have a glimpse of some rare birds, butterflies and other notable species. I have been sooo lucky to be the "FIRST" one to have seen and photographed the Bearded Vulture, also known as the LAMMERGEIER or OSSIFRAGE in Cornwall in 23rd May 2016. Me and my husband Rob Nicholls cannot believe our luck. We were actually in Breney Common in Bodmin doing a butterfly survey in preparation for our fieldtrip on Monday, 30th May for the Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society Fieldtrip 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 a few shots. 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! Another rare species we’ve seen on that day in Breney Common is the Marsh Fritillary butterfly which is on the “UK BAP: Priority Species”, section 41 species of principal importance under the NERC Act in England” and “fully protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act”. Other species were 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. It’s really great to see all this amazing wildlife. But with the increasing habitat loss cause by development, we are in danger of losing all these species. We need wildlife for pollination. Insects such as bees, butterflies and moths and other animals such as birds, rodents and monkeys are all examples of pollinators. The wildlife causes plants to make fruit or seeds. They do this by moving pollen from one part of the flower of a plant to another part. This pollen then fertilizes the plant. Only fertilized plants can make fruit and/or seeds, and without them, the plants cannot reproduce. There are quite a few rare species in Cornwall. So, always keep your eyes open. Bearded Vulture, also known as the Lammergeier or Ossifrage Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia
2019 -2021 FBAiPDC Officers: Chairwoman: Mardy Narciso Vice: Marie Manalo-Maramba Secretary: Cito Maramba Treasurer: Marife Esclito Mills PRO: Roger Palima Agustin Bernal Lilibeth Thomas Jeanette Thompson Obdulia Sadumiano Edna Lualhati Anayron Rowena Castillo Nicholls Click on the link below for the FBAiPDC Constitution and by-Laws: fbaipdc_constitution_and_by-laws.pdf Membership Benefits: 1) Discounted tickets to the following parties: - Christmas Party - Valentine's Party - Summer Outing - Other parties that may be organised (Easter, Halloween, etc) 2) Free entrance to FBAiPBC Anniversary Party (with AGM) 3) Care to Share fund for members - members can ask for assistance in cases of illness or bereavement (death of immediate family, e.g. spouse, parents, or child) 4) Priority listing in Philippine Embassy Consular Outreach Mission in Plymouth 5) Participation in Plymouth Community Events - Lord Mayor's Day, St. George's Day 6) Planned Benefits - Discounts from establishments (list to be finalised) a) 5% discount at the Asian Food Store, 55 Ebrington Street, Plymouth, PL4 9AA b) 5% discount at the Vasana Promla Thai Massage, 27 New Street Centre, Barbican Waterfront, Plymouth, PL1 2NB - Monthly celebration of members' birthdays - Priority booking and discount on planned trips / outings (e.g. London Barrio Fiesta) - Planned sports activities (Badminton, Martial Arts, Filipino Dance) 7) Language Classes Click on the link below for the FBAiPDaC Membership Form: fbaipdac_membership_form.pdf 15 February 2019, FBAiPDC celebrated Valetine's Day at Copthorne Hotel in Plymouth. The newly elected set of FBAiPDC officers were also inducted on that event by the Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Sam Davey.
Proceeds of the event was donated to the "Operation Hernia Charity". The donation was handed to Mr Oppong, head of Operation Hernia and Colorectal Surgeon in Derriford Hospital. Location: Bodmin, Cornwall Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Happy International Women's Day! International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. International Women's Day 2019 campaign theme: #BalanceforBetter The future is exciting. Let's build a gender-balanced world. Everyone has a part to play - all the time, everywhere. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence. Balance drives a better working world. Let's all help create a #BalanceforBetter. After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women's Day on 28 February 1909 in New York, German revolutionary Clara Zetkin proposed at the 1910 International Socialist Woman's Conference that 8 March be honored as a day annually in memory of working women. The day has been celebrated as International Women's Day or International Working Women's Day ever since. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted by the feminist movement in about 1967. The United Nations began celebrating the day in 1975. Commemoration of International Women's Day today ranges from being a public holiday in some countries to being largely ignored elsewhere. In some places, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood. International Women's Group, it looks like I'm the only diversity! International Women's Group had hosted a Chit Chat and Chill Out event this morning to celebrate International Women's Day with coffee, cake and music. Thank you to everyone who came to join us in celebrating the International Women's Day most especially to the 2 very talented singers Lottee Brown and Issa Cambuli. Thank you to Haidee, owner of Cornershop Falmouth for the Pandesal and Pan de Coco that you gave for our event. It's much appreciated. The very talented singer, Lottee Brown. The very talented singer, Issa Cambuli. With the 2 very talented singers Lottee Brown and Issa Cambul and their mentor Vikki St Leger.
International Women's Day at St Austell Brewery with Film, Discussion Panel, Speak Outs and Music3/8/2019 Location: Bodmin, Cornwall Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Happy International Women's Day! International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. International Women's Day 2019 campaign theme: #BalanceforBetter The future is exciting. Let's build a gender-balanced world. Everyone has a part to play - all the time, everywhere. From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. We notice its absence and celebrate its presence. Balance drives a better working world. Let's all help create a #BalanceforBetter. After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women's Day on 28 February 1909 in New York, German revolutionary Clara Zetkin proposed at the 1910 International Socialist Woman's Conference that 8 March be honored as a day annually in memory of working women. The day has been celebrated as International Women's Day or International Working Women's Day ever since. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted by the feminist movement in about 1967. The United Nations began celebrating the day in 1975. Commemoration of International Women's Day today ranges from being a public holiday in some countries to being largely ignored elsewhere. In some places, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood. International Women's Day Celebration at St Austell Brewery International Women's Day Celebration at St Austell Brewery International Women's Day Celebration at St Austell Brewery With Maggie Parks and Susie Brown Film, Discussion Panel and Speak Outs Film, Discussion Panel and Speak Outs
Location: Lanhydrock House and Gardens
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls Had a lovely "BLUEBELL WALK" at Lanhydrock Garden after my "Education and Training Course". Very refreshing. Just a little drizzle and soft wind. Location: Home Sweet Home, Grampound Road
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls My Ultimate Cheeseboard - Cornish Brie, Cornish Gouda, Davidstow Extra Mature Cheddar, Blue Stilton, Double Gloucester with Onion and Chives, Red Leicester, Camembert, Edam Cheese, Cambozola, Dolcelatte, Jarlsberg, German Smoked Cheese, Wensleydale with Mango and Ginger, Cheddar with Chili and Lime, Cheddar with Caramelized Red Onion. Pasta ala Rowena - Tagliatelle with Pancetta, Capers, Parsley, Olive Oil and Parmigiano Reggiano Location: St Ladoca's Church Church of St Crida St Cuby's Church St Michael Penkevil Church St Rumon’s Church St Philleigh Church St Just in Roseland Church Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls In the Philippines, we religiously and devotedly celebrate Easter. It's a national holiday on a Maundy Thursday and Good Friday plus Black Saturday and Easter Sunday, you end up with 4 days holiday. Bisita Iglesia or the Seven Churches Visitation is a pious Roman Catholic Lenten tradition to visit seven churches on the evening of Maundy Thursday. During the Seven Churches Visitation, the faithful visit several churches – sometimes seven, sometimes fourteen, sometimes no set number depending upon the particular practice – to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in each church. First church for our "Bisita Iglesia" is the St Ladoca's Church. 2nd church for our "Bisita Iglesia" is the Church of St Crida. 3rd church for our "Bisita Iglesia" is the St Cuby's Church. 4th church for our "Bisita Iglesia" is the St Michael Penkevil Church. 5th church for our "Bisita Iglesia" is the St Rumon’s Church. 6th church for our "Bisita Iglesia" is the St Philleigh Church. 7th church for our "Bisita Iglesia" is the St Just in Roseland Church, my favourite church. A legend says that Joseph of Arimathea may have brought Jesus ashore here. Whether that is true or not, many people do feel the presence of God here, just as people have through the centuries. Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday is the start of the main Easter celebrations in the Philippines, which is part of the larger Holy Week celebrations. According to Biblical tradition, Jesus was crucified on the Cross on a Friday (hence, “Good Friday”), and Maundy Thursday commemorates the events leading up to the Crucifixion. Maundy (also known as the “Washing of the Feet”) is a religious rite. A re-enactment of the Lord’s Supper and Jesus washing his disciples’ feet are often observed on this day. Filipinos traditionally visit either seven or 14 churches (this tradition is called visita iglesia or “to visit churches”) where this re-enactment is held. Good Friday Good Friday is part of the Christian Easter Week celebrations (also known as ‘Holy Week’). Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday, which normally coincides with the March Equinox and may also coincide with the Jewish Passover. Good Friday in the Philippines is a national public holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The crucifixion is symbolised by the Cross and, according to the Biblical Gospels, it was by this ancient form of death penalty that Jesus Christ sacrificed himself and died so that he could save humanity from their sins. Easter is a solemn holiday season and many Filipinos abstain from activities they may deem as ‘worldly’ (e.g. drinking alcohol). On Good Friday, many choose to abstain from eating meat and often pray and fast as part of their religious traditions. Masses are held in the early afternoon to commemorate and reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion. According to Christian scriptures, Jesus died on the cross at 3pm, so it is at this time in the mass that people become silent and meditate on Jesus’ sacrificial death. Catholic Filipinos observe the Stations of the Cross as part of the Good Friday mass. These ‘stations’ are often paintings or sculptures that depict specific moments of Jesus on his way to be crucified. They are also often re-enacted by actors as part of an Easter procession. In the Philippines in particular, some people even go so far as to crucify themselves on a wooden cross to symbolise their devotion, as part of their penance or vow. Black Saturday On “Black Saturday,” preparations are made for the late-night Easter vigil at church. There, the Gloria is sung, and some call it “Glorious Saturday.” In some places, an effigy of Judas is hung and burned up, though sometimes, he is blown to pieces by firecrackers. At midnight, the fasting and mourning ends because it is finally the day on which Christ arose from the grave in victory. A 4am on Easter Morning, a ceremony commemorates the meeting of Mary and Jesus after the Resurrection. The black-veiled image of Mary is unveiled by one or more people dressed up like angels, and sometimes, the veil is tied to balloons or a dove to be carried away in the air. The image of Christ also is unveiled, and flowers and confetti fall down on the statues of both Mary and Jesus. Bells ring and fireworks explode in the sky. Legend has it, however, that if the veil is removed only with difficulty, bad luck will accompany the year to come. Location: The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls After a long day of working infront of my computer updating websites, writing blogs, editing a photoshoot, it's great to have some fresh Cornish air and a walk around the beautiful The Lost Gardens of Heligan. It's also a great chance to renew my annual membership. Too bad, my favourite Magnolia flowers are gone now. But there's still plenty of Daffodils and Camellias. Location: Trelusback Farm
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls The weather had been really lovely. Sunny and warm. I had a wonderful day at Keith Wilson's Trelusback Farm. In the morning, we had a fantastic talk on ORKS, Online wildlife Recording for Kernow and Scilly from our guest speaker Steve Crummay, Chair of The Environmental Records Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Advisory Board. In the afternoon, we had a walk around Keith Wilson's lovely farm. We've seen loads of amazing wildlife. Thank you Keith Wilson for your hospitality. Thank you Steve Crummay for the very informative talk. Thank you Gloria for Purple Buddleia. I had an enjoyable and fun filled day. Location: Roseland Peninsula Pendower-Carne Beach The Quaterdeck, The Nare Hotel Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls March Equinox in Truro, England, United Kingdom is today, Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 16:15 GMT. Equal Day and Night, nearly. The March equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator – from south to north. This happens on March 19, 20, or 21 every year. There are two equinoxes every year – in March and September – when the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of night and day are nearly equal. Enjoyable walk at Pendower-Carne Beach to celebrate the Spring Equinox with Rob and Simon. What a gorgeous day, sunny with a slight breeze. After that lovely walk, we need to recharge. We had a scrumptious high tea at "The Quaterdeck in The Nare Hotel" while enjoying the spectacular view of Gerrans Bay.
Location: Grampound Road, Cornwall Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Videographer: Rob Nicholls These are just some of the amazing wildlife I have in my garden. They are well-fed all throughout the year. It's really great to see them in my garden everyday. Most of my birds loves the Sunflower Hearts, Nyjer Seeds and Suet Balls. I feed my Robins with Sultanas and Mealworm. Location: Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve
Species: 1x Pintail, 8x Lapwing, 1x Dunlin, 5x Teal, 10++ Wigeon, 30++ Redshank, 10++ Greenshank 20++ Godwits, 1x Firecrest, 2x Little Egret, 1x Grey Heron and a lot more... Photo Credit: Rowena Castillo Video Credit: Rob Nicholls Location: Botallack Count House, Botallack, Cornwall
What a brilliant day!!! Me and Rob Nicholls were so delighted to received "The Swift Long Service Award" and a gorgeous Swift pin badge in recognition of 5 years' volunteering with the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) at the RSPB's Pre-Season get together in Botallack Count House. We also had a lovely coastal walk on the cliffs. Loads of amazing wildlife flying around. When we got home I have a letter confirming that I have been accepted and enrolled in my Teaching course. Hooray. Today is my lucky day. It's going to be a a very busy Spring and Summer season for me. As of this moment, all my days are now officially fully booked. Thank God, I'm good in multi-tasking and I have an excellent time management skill. I can juggle my work, school, my volunteering activities with RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) and CBMS (Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society). But the most important thing is, I love what I'm doing and I enjoy every moment. It gives me happiness, contentment and self satisfaction. God is great, all the time! He answers all our prayers. Location: Porth Reservoir, Newquay, Cornwall
Species: Kingfisher, Great-crested Grebe, Tufted Duck, Golden Eye, Mallard Duck, Moorhen and a lot more... Location: Porthscatho Harbour
Species: Long-tailed Duck, Black-throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, Cormorant and Rock Pipit Photo Credit: Rowena Castillo Video Credit: Rob Nicholls Location:
Tresillian River near Malpas Gannel Estaury Trenance Boating Lake Species: Avocet, Curlew, Greenshank, Redshank and Bar-tailed Godwit, Truro River near Malpas Avocet, Curlew, Little Egret, Grey Heron and Shellduck, Gannel Estuary Ring-billed Gull, Mallard Duck and Moorhen, Trenance Boating Lake Photo Credit: Rowena Castillo Video Credit: Rob Nicholls There's been a lot of sightings of the AVOCET lately. For the past few days, we've been going to the Tresillian River to see the 2x Avocets over there. We also went to the Gannel Estuary and saw 1x Avocet. Love this pretty birds. Note: Photos are not sooo clear coz the birds were miles away from where I am standing. Location: Fraddon Village Hall
Thank you to everyone who attended the Cornwall Butterfly & Moth Society Annual General Meeting at Fraddon Village Hall today most especially to the following: Dave Conway for agreeing to chair the AGM, Debi Phillips and Russell Hemmings for the catering (the cakes and sausage rolls were delicious), Richard and Felicia Mary Jones from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Madeline Lowe, Pat James and Tony James from the Cornwall Moth Group for bringing some stick insects and some of their collection, Lee Slaughter and Lisa Slaughter for the book stall, John Chappel and Kate Jones for lending and setting up the projector. Special thanks to the 3 brilliant speakers - The Bude Water Vole Project by Teagen Hill of Westland Countryside Stewards, Our Return to Langkawi Island by Tony James and Life of a Keeper and our Conservation Projects by Sarah-Jayne Cooke of Paradise Park. Welcome to the new trustee: Andrew Carey and Simon Riley. Congratulations to all the lucky winners of the raffle and the auction. Money goes to purchasing a bench in memory of our honorary chairman, Barry Ofield |
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