2025 Connect with Nature Events
www.ilovecornwall8.com/connect-with-nature
Rowena Castillo-Nicholls: Founder and Chair, Events Organiser, Publicity Officer
Rob Nicholls: Health and Safety Officer, Fieldtrip Leader
Rob Nicholls: Health and Safety Officer, Fieldtrip Leader
Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
Aims of Connect with Nature:
● To encourage the community to connect with nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To learn new things and discover new interests.
● To meet like-minded people with the same passion and interest for nature and wildlife.
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
● To encourage the community to connect with nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health.
● To appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world.
● To learn new things and discover new interests.
● To meet like-minded people with the same passion and interest for nature and wildlife.
● To raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing".
Projects of Connect with Nature:
1. Bird-watching Fieldtrips
● Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
● Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne
● Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay
2. Butterfly-watching Fieldtrips
● Various locations in Cornwall
3. Moth Nights
● Various locations in Cornwall
4. Nature Walks
● Nature Walk at Penrice Woods
5. Sea-watching
● Sea-watching at The Nare
● Sea-watching at Porthpean Beach
6. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Penrice Woods
7. Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature
8. Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
9. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
10. Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
11. Connect with Nature Cafe
12. Let's Get Wild! Let's Get FIT
1. Bird-watching Fieldtrips
● Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
● Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne
● Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay
2. Butterfly-watching Fieldtrips
● Various locations in Cornwall
3. Moth Nights
● Various locations in Cornwall
4. Nature Walks
● Nature Walk at Penrice Woods
5. Sea-watching
● Sea-watching at The Nare
● Sea-watching at Porthpean Beach
6. Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Penrice Woods
7. Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature
8. Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
9. Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
10. Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
11. Connect with Nature Cafe
12. Let's Get Wild! Let's Get FIT
Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health. We are a friendly group of nature and wildlife enthusiasts, of all ages, from all backgrounds, interested in bird-watching, butterfly-watching, learning new things, discovering new interests, meeting like-minded people, and having loads of fun.
Connect with Nature is fully-funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder and chair. Connect with Nature has never applied or received any funding or grant. All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend our events and activities. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Rowena brings refreshments. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa or just to have a chat. Please bring your own mug / cup.
Important Information:
Please wear suitable clothing and shoes. Bring Binoculars or Scope, Camera if you have one, Pen and Paper to list the wildlife you see, Something to Sit on (optional), Sunscreen or Sunblock in the summer, and water to keep you hydrated. Toilet facilities available at Mevagissey Harbour and Towan Head, Newquay. No toilet facilities at Ruan Lanihorne and Penrice Woods Do not leave any rubbish behind. Do not leave your rubbish at the boot of our car or my shopping bag or anywhere in the vicinity. Kindly put your disposable cups, wrappers, tissue, and others in the bin or take it home with you. Please arrive on time. Lastly, enjoy and have loads of fun.
Advance Booking Required
All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, kindly contact Rowena via email: [email protected] a day before the event to cancel your booking.
Health, Safety and Suitability
This is an outdoor event, and attendees should be comfortable spending time outside in varying weather conditions.
We always give a Health and Safety talk before an event. This is to protect everyone by highlighting site hazards, and fulfilling legal duties to prevent accidents. Please be respectful to the person giving the Health and Safety. Please avoid talking so loudly or walking away or looking at your binoculars or getting everyone’s attention.
Connect with Nature reserves the right to decline or remove any attendees whose behaviour is deemed disruptive, inappropriate, disrespectful, too noisy or causing stress to the organiser and walk leader.
Photography and Media
Connect with Nature may take photographs and video during the event for use in our website and social media. Please let us know on arrival if you would prefer not to be photographed and we will respect your wishes throughout the day.
Connect with Nature is fully-funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, founder and chair. Connect with Nature has never applied or received any funding or grant. All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend our events and activities. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Rowena brings refreshments. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa or just to have a chat. Please bring your own mug / cup.
Important Information:
Please wear suitable clothing and shoes. Bring Binoculars or Scope, Camera if you have one, Pen and Paper to list the wildlife you see, Something to Sit on (optional), Sunscreen or Sunblock in the summer, and water to keep you hydrated. Toilet facilities available at Mevagissey Harbour and Towan Head, Newquay. No toilet facilities at Ruan Lanihorne and Penrice Woods Do not leave any rubbish behind. Do not leave your rubbish at the boot of our car or my shopping bag or anywhere in the vicinity. Kindly put your disposable cups, wrappers, tissue, and others in the bin or take it home with you. Please arrive on time. Lastly, enjoy and have loads of fun.
Advance Booking Required
All events are totally FREE of charge. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. Booking in advance is highly recommended from Wednesday to Friday only. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend, kindly contact Rowena via email: [email protected] a day before the event to cancel your booking.
Health, Safety and Suitability
This is an outdoor event, and attendees should be comfortable spending time outside in varying weather conditions.
We always give a Health and Safety talk before an event. This is to protect everyone by highlighting site hazards, and fulfilling legal duties to prevent accidents. Please be respectful to the person giving the Health and Safety. Please avoid talking so loudly or walking away or looking at your binoculars or getting everyone’s attention.
Connect with Nature reserves the right to decline or remove any attendees whose behaviour is deemed disruptive, inappropriate, disrespectful, too noisy or causing stress to the organiser and walk leader.
Photography and Media
Connect with Nature may take photographs and video during the event for use in our website and social media. Please let us know on arrival if you would prefer not to be photographed and we will respect your wishes throughout the day.
New Year's Day Winter Watch in Mevagissey Harbour, Trenance Boating Lake, Gannel Estuary, Towan Head, Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Trevose Head, 1 January 2025
We saw 50++ species of birds: Long-tailed Duck, Cornish Choughs,mGreat Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, Cetti's Warbler, Lapwings, Buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrow Hawk, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Raven, Rook, Magpie, Gannet, Fulmar, Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher, Cormorant, Shag, Moorhen, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Red Shank, Curlew, Turnstone,, Rock Pipit, Meadow Pipit, Mallard Duck, Tufted Duck, Shellduck, Shovelar, Pochard, Widgeon, Teal, Swan, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Blue Tit. Great Tit, Blackbird, Blackcap, Robin, Nuthatch, Dunnock, House Sparrow, Wood, Pigeon, Collared Dove, Starling, Song Thrush, Wren and others.
Birdwatching Highlights: 18x Cornish Choughs, 1x Long-tailed Duck, 7x Purple Sandpiper, 1x Black Redstart, 1x Cetti's Warbler, hundreds of Lapwings, thousands of Guillemots and Razorbills.
We saw 50++ species of birds: Long-tailed Duck, Cornish Choughs,mGreat Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, Cetti's Warbler, Lapwings, Buzzard, Kestrel, Sparrow Hawk, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Raven, Rook, Magpie, Gannet, Fulmar, Kittiwake, Herring Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher, Cormorant, Shag, Moorhen, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Red Shank, Curlew, Turnstone,, Rock Pipit, Meadow Pipit, Mallard Duck, Tufted Duck, Shellduck, Shovelar, Pochard, Widgeon, Teal, Swan, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Blue Tit. Great Tit, Blackbird, Blackcap, Robin, Nuthatch, Dunnock, House Sparrow, Wood, Pigeon, Collared Dove, Starling, Song Thrush, Wren and others.
Birdwatching Highlights: 18x Cornish Choughs, 1x Long-tailed Duck, 7x Purple Sandpiper, 1x Black Redstart, 1x Cetti's Warbler, hundreds of Lapwings, thousands of Guillemots and Razorbills.
RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch in my garden, 24 to 26 January 2025
Birds in my garden: Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Brambling, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Siskin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Redwing, Blackcap, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Robin, Starling, Wren, Goldcrest, Dunnock, House Sparrow, Collared Dove, Wood Pigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie.
Birds in my garden: Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Brambling, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Siskin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Redwing, Blackcap, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Robin, Starling, Wren, Goldcrest, Dunnock, House Sparrow, Collared Dove, Wood Pigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie.
Winter Watch on the North Cornwall Coast (Trenance Boating Lake, Gannel Estuary and Towan Head), Sunday, 2 February 2025
10x wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 33x species of birds. The weather even held for us and only started to drizzle when we are about to go home.
10x wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 33x species of birds. The weather even held for us and only started to drizzle when we are about to go home.
"Love Your Beach" Beach Clean and Rock-Pooling in West Portholland Beach, Saturday, 15 February 2025
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We saw over 20++ species of birds. We've seen over 6++ species of sea anemones.
We pick up loads of Rubbish which are harmful to wildlife and our environment. We saw over 20++ species of birds. We've seen over 6++ species of sea anemones.
Winter Watch in Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 16 February 2025
Lovely walk in the harbour eventhough it's cold and windy. We saw over 15++ species of birds. We had a delicious crepe and coffee at She Sells and fish and chips at the Fishermen's Chippy.
Lovely walk in the harbour eventhough it's cold and windy. We saw over 15++ species of birds. We had a delicious crepe and coffee at She Sells and fish and chips at the Fishermen's Chippy.
World Wildlife Day Nature Walk on the North Cornwall Coast (Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Trevose Head), Sunday, 2 March 2025
10x wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 20++ species of birds. We had a great time at our World Wildlife Day Nature Walk on three locations on the North Cornwall Coast: Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Trevose Head plus a side trip to the gorgeous house of Vyv and Mike and to Davidstow Woods and Crowdy Reservoir.
10x wildlife enthusiasts attended. We saw 20++ species of birds. We had a great time at our World Wildlife Day Nature Walk on three locations on the North Cornwall Coast: Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Trevose Head plus a side trip to the gorgeous house of Vyv and Mike and to Davidstow Woods and Crowdy Reservoir.
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Saturday, 13 September 2025
Twelve nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 20x species of birds: 12x Cormorant, 7x Shag, 1x Turnstone, 1x Grey Heron, 6x Pied Wagtail, 5x Rock Pipit, 3x House Sparrow, 1x Mallard Duck, 9x Carrion Crow, 5x Jackdaw, 2x Raven, 2x Rooks, 4x Wood Pigeon, 13x Ferral Pigeons, 23x Gannets, 3x Black Headed Gull, 7x Great Black-backed Gull, 30++ Herring Gull, 2x Kestrel and 1x Buzzard and 5x species of butterflies: 2x Clouded Yellow, 3x Red Admiral, 5x Large White, 7x Small White, and 3x Green-veined White. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, and cookies.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour-with-three-bays-wildlife-group
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article.php?slug=birdwatchers-record-20-species-during-mevagissey-harbour-outing
The Cornish Times: www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/new-birdwatching-sessions-in-cornwall-get-off-to-a-flying-start-834438
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/new-birdwatching-sessions-in-cornwall-get-off-to-a-flying-start-834438
All Events in St Austell: allevents.in/st-austell/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour/200028503069706
Twelve nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 20x species of birds: 12x Cormorant, 7x Shag, 1x Turnstone, 1x Grey Heron, 6x Pied Wagtail, 5x Rock Pipit, 3x House Sparrow, 1x Mallard Duck, 9x Carrion Crow, 5x Jackdaw, 2x Raven, 2x Rooks, 4x Wood Pigeon, 13x Ferral Pigeons, 23x Gannets, 3x Black Headed Gull, 7x Great Black-backed Gull, 30++ Herring Gull, 2x Kestrel and 1x Buzzard and 5x species of butterflies: 2x Clouded Yellow, 3x Red Admiral, 5x Large White, 7x Small White, and 3x Green-veined White. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, and cookies.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour-with-three-bays-wildlife-group
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article.php?slug=birdwatchers-record-20-species-during-mevagissey-harbour-outing
The Cornish Times: www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/new-birdwatching-sessions-in-cornwall-get-off-to-a-flying-start-834438
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/new-birdwatching-sessions-in-cornwall-get-off-to-a-flying-start-834438
All Events in St Austell: allevents.in/st-austell/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour/200028503069706
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Saturday, 27 September 2025
Eight nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: 10++ Purple Sandpiper, 20++ Oystercatcher, 40++ Turnstone, 40++ Starling, 3x Linnet, 1x Stonechat, 3x Rock Pipit, 5x Meadow Pipit, 3x Carrion Crow, 5x Jackdaw, 2x Rook, 3x Magpie, 1x Gannet, 3x Great Black-backed Gull, 21x Herring Gull, and 4x Cormorant and 3x species of butterflies: 3x Red Admiral, 2x Large White, and 1x Small White. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/rspb-kernow-local-group-birdwatching-at-towan-head-records-16-bird-species
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/birdwatchers-enjoy-day-at-towan-head-with-16-species-recorded
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/nature-enthusiasts-respond-to-call-to-attend-birdwatching-trip-837575
All Events in Newquay: allevents.in/newquay/birdwatching-at-towan-head-newquay/200028689208614
Eight nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: 10++ Purple Sandpiper, 20++ Oystercatcher, 40++ Turnstone, 40++ Starling, 3x Linnet, 1x Stonechat, 3x Rock Pipit, 5x Meadow Pipit, 3x Carrion Crow, 5x Jackdaw, 2x Rook, 3x Magpie, 1x Gannet, 3x Great Black-backed Gull, 21x Herring Gull, and 4x Cormorant and 3x species of butterflies: 3x Red Admiral, 2x Large White, and 1x Small White. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/rspb-kernow-local-group-birdwatching-at-towan-head-records-16-bird-species
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/birdwatchers-enjoy-day-at-towan-head-with-16-species-recorded
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/nature-enthusiasts-respond-to-call-to-attend-birdwatching-trip-837575
All Events in Newquay: allevents.in/newquay/birdwatching-at-towan-head-newquay/200028689208614
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Saturday, 11 October 2025
Fourteen nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 20x species of birds: 5x Great Black-backed Gull, 90++ Herring Gull, 3x Black Headed Gull, 10x Cormorant, 2x Shag, 3x Turnstone, 5x Pied Wagtail, 7x Rock Pipit, 6x House Sparrow, 1x Dunnock, 1x Starling, 1x Robin, 1x Mallard Duck, 4x Canada Goose, 11x Carrion Crow, 70++ Jackdaw, 2x Raven, 2x Rooks, 2x Wood Pigeon and 30++ Ferral Pigeons and 3x species of butterflies: 2x Red Admiral, 2x Large White and 1x Small White. White. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/three-bays-wildlife-group-hosts-birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/birdwatchers-spot-20-species-at-mevagissey-harbour
Fourteen nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 20x species of birds: 5x Great Black-backed Gull, 90++ Herring Gull, 3x Black Headed Gull, 10x Cormorant, 2x Shag, 3x Turnstone, 5x Pied Wagtail, 7x Rock Pipit, 6x House Sparrow, 1x Dunnock, 1x Starling, 1x Robin, 1x Mallard Duck, 4x Canada Goose, 11x Carrion Crow, 70++ Jackdaw, 2x Raven, 2x Rooks, 2x Wood Pigeon and 30++ Ferral Pigeons and 3x species of butterflies: 2x Red Admiral, 2x Large White and 1x Small White. White. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/three-bays-wildlife-group-hosts-birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/birdwatchers-spot-20-species-at-mevagissey-harbour
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Saturday, 18 October 2025
Six nature and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. Rowena is from the Philippines, Valeria Ochoa Galvis is from Mexico, Anna Harz is from Germany, Hilary de Gast is from Canada and Anna Worden, is a local Cornish maid. We saw 32x species of birds: 2x Swallow, 3x Little Grebe, 1x Redshank, 2x Greenshank, 2x Common Sandpiper, 1x Curlew, 25++ Lapwing, 9x Little Egret, 1x Grey Heron, 2x Cormorant, 2x Mute Swan, 1000++ Canada Geese, 8x Pheasant, 4x Buzzard, 12x Carrion Crow, 200++ Jackdaw, 100++ Rook, 3x Magpie, 20++ Herring Gull, 4x Great Black Backed Gull, 30++ Black headed Gull, 1x Pied Wagtail, 3x Meadow Pipit, 1x Stonechat, 14x Woodpigeon, 5x House Sparrow, 1x Dunnock, 1x Blackbird, 1x Wren, 1x Robin, 1x Blue Tit, and 1x Goldcrest. They ate the delicious German biscuits that Anna brought while they were walking. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, and cupcake.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/rare-sightings-and-global-friendship-birdwatchers-flock-to-ruan-lanihorne
Six nature and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. Rowena is from the Philippines, Valeria Ochoa Galvis is from Mexico, Anna Harz is from Germany, Hilary de Gast is from Canada and Anna Worden, is a local Cornish maid. We saw 32x species of birds: 2x Swallow, 3x Little Grebe, 1x Redshank, 2x Greenshank, 2x Common Sandpiper, 1x Curlew, 25++ Lapwing, 9x Little Egret, 1x Grey Heron, 2x Cormorant, 2x Mute Swan, 1000++ Canada Geese, 8x Pheasant, 4x Buzzard, 12x Carrion Crow, 200++ Jackdaw, 100++ Rook, 3x Magpie, 20++ Herring Gull, 4x Great Black Backed Gull, 30++ Black headed Gull, 1x Pied Wagtail, 3x Meadow Pipit, 1x Stonechat, 14x Woodpigeon, 5x House Sparrow, 1x Dunnock, 1x Blackbird, 1x Wren, 1x Robin, 1x Blue Tit, and 1x Goldcrest. They ate the delicious German biscuits that Anna brought while they were walking. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, and cupcake.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/rare-sightings-and-global-friendship-birdwatchers-flock-to-ruan-lanihorne
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Saturday, 25 October 2025
Eight nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 17x species of birds: 4x Chough, 8x Jackdaw, 2x Carrion Crow, 4x Rook, 2x Magpie, 2x Gannet, 30++ Herring Gull, 4x Great Black-backed Gull, 5x Oystercatcher, 6x Cormorant, 3x Purple Sandpiper, 20++ Turnstone, 5x Stonechat, 1x Wheatear, 1x Rock Pipit, 3x Meadow Pipit, 30++ Starling. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, and cupcake.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-enjoy-a-day-of-wildlife-and-cake-at-towan-head
Eight nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 17x species of birds: 4x Chough, 8x Jackdaw, 2x Carrion Crow, 4x Rook, 2x Magpie, 2x Gannet, 30++ Herring Gull, 4x Great Black-backed Gull, 5x Oystercatcher, 6x Cormorant, 3x Purple Sandpiper, 20++ Turnstone, 5x Stonechat, 1x Wheatear, 1x Rock Pipit, 3x Meadow Pipit, 30++ Starling. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, and cupcake.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-enjoy-a-day-of-wildlife-and-cake-at-towan-head
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 9 November 2025
Eight nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: First Winter Caspian Gull, Larus cachinnans from Germany, Ring: X5F9, 22x Great Black-backed Gull, 1000++ Herring Gull, 1x Black Headed Gull, 6x Gannet, 11x Cormorant, 4x Shag, 12x Turnstone, 7x Rock Pipit, 4x Pied Wagtail, 8 Feral Pigeon, 1x Mallard, 2x Carrion Crow, 2x Long Tailed Tit, 1x Robin, and 1x Wren.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-brave-the-rain-for-mevagissey-harbour-sightings
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/rain-doesn-t-stop-birdwatchers-at-mevagissey-harbour-meet
Eight nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: First Winter Caspian Gull, Larus cachinnans from Germany, Ring: X5F9, 22x Great Black-backed Gull, 1000++ Herring Gull, 1x Black Headed Gull, 6x Gannet, 11x Cormorant, 4x Shag, 12x Turnstone, 7x Rock Pipit, 4x Pied Wagtail, 8 Feral Pigeon, 1x Mallard, 2x Carrion Crow, 2x Long Tailed Tit, 1x Robin, and 1x Wren.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-brave-the-rain-for-mevagissey-harbour-sightings
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/rain-doesn-t-stop-birdwatchers-at-mevagissey-harbour-meet
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Sunday, 16 November 2025
Ten nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 41x species of birds: 1x Blackbird, 17x Black headed Gull, 3x Buzzard, 600++ Canada Geese, 30x Carrion Crow, 1x Common Sandpiper, 3x Cormorant, 31x Curlew, 5x Dunlin, 1x Dunnock, 1x Goldcrest, 1400++ Golden Plover, 23x Great Black Backed Gull, 1x Greenshank, 1x Grey Heron, 2x Grey Wagtail, 39x Herring Gull, 25x Jackdaw, 1x Kingfisher, 42x Lapwing, 3x Lesser Black-backed Gull, 14x Little Egret, 1x Little Grebe, 2x Magpie, 5x Mallard, 4x Mute Swan, 25++ Pheasant, 2x Raven, 2x Redshank, 6x Ringed Plover, 3x Robin, 5x Rook, 4x Shelduck, 1x Skylark, 8x Snipe, 3x Starling, 2x Stonechat, 1x Teal, 20++ Widgeon, 50x Woodpigeon, and 3x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, monde cheese bar, and chocolates that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-record-41-species-at-ruan-lanihorne-event
Ten nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 41x species of birds: 1x Blackbird, 17x Black headed Gull, 3x Buzzard, 600++ Canada Geese, 30x Carrion Crow, 1x Common Sandpiper, 3x Cormorant, 31x Curlew, 5x Dunlin, 1x Dunnock, 1x Goldcrest, 1400++ Golden Plover, 23x Great Black Backed Gull, 1x Greenshank, 1x Grey Heron, 2x Grey Wagtail, 39x Herring Gull, 25x Jackdaw, 1x Kingfisher, 42x Lapwing, 3x Lesser Black-backed Gull, 14x Little Egret, 1x Little Grebe, 2x Magpie, 5x Mallard, 4x Mute Swan, 25++ Pheasant, 2x Raven, 2x Redshank, 6x Ringed Plover, 3x Robin, 5x Rook, 4x Shelduck, 1x Skylark, 8x Snipe, 3x Starling, 2x Stonechat, 1x Teal, 20++ Widgeon, 50x Woodpigeon, and 3x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, monde cheese bar, and chocolates that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-record-41-species-at-ruan-lanihorne-event
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Saturday, 22 November 2025
Ten nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 22x species of birds: 7x Black-headed Gull, 3x Carrion Crow, 4x Chough, 23x Cormorant, 1x Ferral Pigeon, 2x Fulmar, 27x Gannet, 9x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great Shearwater, 54x Herring Gull, 18x Jackdaw, 3x Magpie, 14x Oystercatcher, 3x Purple Sandpiper, 1x Robin, 7x Rock Pipit, 8x Starling, 5x Stonechat, 7x Turnstone, 12x Whimbrel, 1x Woodpigeon, 1x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, monde cheese bar, and chocolates that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-record-22-species-at-towan-head-event
Ten nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 22x species of birds: 7x Black-headed Gull, 3x Carrion Crow, 4x Chough, 23x Cormorant, 1x Ferral Pigeon, 2x Fulmar, 27x Gannet, 9x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great Shearwater, 54x Herring Gull, 18x Jackdaw, 3x Magpie, 14x Oystercatcher, 3x Purple Sandpiper, 1x Robin, 7x Rock Pipit, 8x Starling, 5x Stonechat, 7x Turnstone, 12x Whimbrel, 1x Woodpigeon, 1x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, monde cheese bar, and chocolates that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/birdwatchers-record-22-species-at-towan-head-event
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 14 December 2025
Twenty-one nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: 2x Black Headed Gull, 7x Cormorant, 200++ Ferral Pigeon, 4x Fulmar, 5x Gannet, 5x Great Black-backed Gull, 3x Great Northern Diver, 60++ Herring Gull, 200++ Jackdaw, 1x Mallard Duck, 4x Oystercatcher, 3x Pied Wagtail, 1x Rock Pipit, 20++ Rook, 4x Shag, and 3x Turnstone. They had a lovely Christmas lunch, Fun Wildlife Quiz, and others at the Harbour Taver Mevagisseyy afterwards. Sam Goldsworthy, Ryan Goldsworthy, Vyv Scawen, and Mike Scawen were the winners of the Fun Wildlife Quiz. Susan Andrewartha won the most festive Christmas Jumper. What a wonderful day to end our 2025 birdwatching season at Mevagissey Harbour.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatching-event-brings-21-wildlife-enthusiasts-to-mevagissey-harbour
The Cornish Times: www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/birdwatching-fieldtrip-around-harbour-at-mevagissey-spots-16-species-863625
Twenty-one nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: 2x Black Headed Gull, 7x Cormorant, 200++ Ferral Pigeon, 4x Fulmar, 5x Gannet, 5x Great Black-backed Gull, 3x Great Northern Diver, 60++ Herring Gull, 200++ Jackdaw, 1x Mallard Duck, 4x Oystercatcher, 3x Pied Wagtail, 1x Rock Pipit, 20++ Rook, 4x Shag, and 3x Turnstone. They had a lovely Christmas lunch, Fun Wildlife Quiz, and others at the Harbour Taver Mevagisseyy afterwards. Sam Goldsworthy, Ryan Goldsworthy, Vyv Scawen, and Mike Scawen were the winners of the Fun Wildlife Quiz. Susan Andrewartha won the most festive Christmas Jumper. What a wonderful day to end our 2025 birdwatching season at Mevagissey Harbour.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatching-event-brings-21-wildlife-enthusiasts-to-mevagissey-harbour
The Cornish Times: www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/birdwatching-fieldtrip-around-harbour-at-mevagissey-spots-16-species-863625
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Saturday, 20 December 2025
Five nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: 2x Blackbird, 9x Black headed Gull, 5x Buzzard, 200++ Canada Geese, 6x Carrion Crow, 5x Chaffinch, 3x Common Sandpiper, 1x Cormorant, 6x Curlew, 2x Dunnock, 800++ Golden Plover, 5x Great Black-backed Gull, 20x Herring Gull, 2x House Sparrow, 100++ Jackdaw, 1x Jay, 23x Lapwing, 3x Little Egret, 2x Little Grebe, 5x Magpie, 12x Mallard, 1x Meadow Pipit, 2x Mute Swan, 13x Pheasant, 2x Raven, 2x Redshank, 2x Robin, 100++ Rook, 5x Shelduck, 1x Snipe, 3x Stonechat, 100++ Widgeon, 10x Woodpigeon, and 1x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, bread, and chocolates that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatching-event-records-dozens-of-species-at-ruan-lanihorne
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/wildlife-enthusiasts-all-a-flutter-during-a-birdwatching-trip-865717
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/local-birdwatchers-spot-16-species-on-roseland-peninsula-trip-865514
Five nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 16x species of birds: 2x Blackbird, 9x Black headed Gull, 5x Buzzard, 200++ Canada Geese, 6x Carrion Crow, 5x Chaffinch, 3x Common Sandpiper, 1x Cormorant, 6x Curlew, 2x Dunnock, 800++ Golden Plover, 5x Great Black-backed Gull, 20x Herring Gull, 2x House Sparrow, 100++ Jackdaw, 1x Jay, 23x Lapwing, 3x Little Egret, 2x Little Grebe, 5x Magpie, 12x Mallard, 1x Meadow Pipit, 2x Mute Swan, 13x Pheasant, 2x Raven, 2x Redshank, 2x Robin, 100++ Rook, 5x Shelduck, 1x Snipe, 3x Stonechat, 100++ Widgeon, 10x Woodpigeon, and 1x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, bread, and chocolates that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatching-event-records-dozens-of-species-at-ruan-lanihorne
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/wildlife-enthusiasts-all-a-flutter-during-a-birdwatching-trip-865717
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/local-birdwatchers-spot-16-species-on-roseland-peninsula-trip-865514
Birdwatching at Towan HEad, Newquay, Saturday, 27 December 2025
Eleven nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 18x species of birds: 5x Carrion Crow, 2x Chough, 14x Cormorant, 100++ Gannet, 12x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great Northern Diver, 5x Guillemot, 80++ Herring Gull, 8x Jackdaw, 1x Kingfisher, 1x Magpie, 2x Meadow Pipit, 16x Oystercatcher, 9x Purple Sandpiper, 3x Rock Pipit, 3x Shag, 2x Stonechat, and 38x Turnstone. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, and cake that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatching-event-at-towan-head-records-18-bird-species
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/group-connects-with-nature-during-birdwatching-trip-866398
Eleven nature and wildlife enthusiasts attended the event. Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organised the event and led by Rob Nicholls. We saw 18x species of birds: 5x Carrion Crow, 2x Chough, 14x Cormorant, 100++ Gannet, 12x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great Northern Diver, 5x Guillemot, 80++ Herring Gull, 8x Jackdaw, 1x Kingfisher, 1x Magpie, 2x Meadow Pipit, 16x Oystercatcher, 9x Purple Sandpiper, 3x Rock Pipit, 3x Shag, 2x Stonechat, and 38x Turnstone. The event ended with an enjoyable tea, coffee, biscuits, and cake that Rowena have brought.
Press Release:
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatching-event-at-towan-head-records-18-bird-species
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/group-connects-with-nature-during-birdwatching-trip-866398
Meet Cornwall's Queen of nature! Rowena Castillo-Nicholls organises litter picks, rockpooling and birdwatching all year round. Please click on the link below to listen to my interview on BBC Radio Cornwall at James Dundon's Saturday Show.
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www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
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New Year's Day Winter Watch
Date: Wednesday, 1 January 2025 Time: 10:30am onwards Location: Mevagissey Harbour, Trenance Boating Lake, Gannel Estuary, Towan Head, Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Trevose Head Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch Date: 24 to 26 January 2025 Time: All throughout the day Location: In your own garden or local park Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Winter Watch Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025 Time: 10:30am onwards Location: North Cornwall Coast (Trenance Boating Lake, Gannel Estuary and Towan Head) Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls "Love Your Beach" Beach Clean and Rock-Pooling Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025 Time: 1:00pm onwards L ocation: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Winter Watch Date: Sunday, 16 February 2025 Time: 1:00pm onwards Location: Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls World Wildlife Day Nature Walk Date: Sunday, 2 March 2025 Time: 10:30am onwards Location: North Cornwall Coast (Bedruthan Steps, Park Head and Trevose Head) Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Earth Day Nature Walk Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Time: 10:30am onwards Location: Mid Cornwall Coast (Wheal Coates, St Agnes Head and Trevellas Coombe) Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "A Decade of Chough Watching" for Friends of Godolphin Date: 22 May 2025 Time: 7:00pm Location: Townshend Village Hall, 156 Bunkers Hill, Hayle Speaker: Rowena Castillo Nicholls World Environment Day Beach Clean Date: 5 June 2025 Time: 10:30am onwards Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Education and Awareness Day Butterfly Walk Date: 7 June 2025 Time: 10:30am onwards Location: Penhale-Perran Sands Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway Date: 9 June 2025 Time: 10:30am onwards Location: various Primary Schools Sponsored by: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching and Beach Clean Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "Butterflies in Cornwall" for Crowlas and Ludgvan Women's Institute Date: Monday, 21 July 2025 Time: 7:30pm Location: Murley Hall, Ludgvan, Penzance Speaker: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour
Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Towan Head, Newquay Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "Butterflies in Cornwall" for Wadebridge and District Garden Club Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 Time: 7:30pm Location: Wadebridge Town Hall Speaker: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Fal-Ruan Nature Reserve, Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Towan Head, Newquay Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025 Time: From 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne Date: Sunday, 16 November 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Fal-Ruan Nature Reserve, Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Towan Head, Newquay Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025 Time: From 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Christmas Lunch and Fun Wildlife Quiz Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025 Time: From 1:00pm to 3:00pm Location: The Harbour Tavern Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Fal-Ruan Nature Reserve, Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Christmas Day Beach Clean, Rockpooling, and Birdwatching Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Boxing Day Birdwatching Date: Friday, 26 December 2025 Time: From 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Mevagissey Harbour Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours) Location: Towan Head, Newquay Fieldtrip Leader: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |