2026 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; to appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world; to raise awareness and advocate on "Sustainable Development Goals number 3", which is "Good Health and Wellbeing"; and of course, to breath some fresh Cornish air.
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.
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.
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 Trapping Evenings
● Various locations in Cornwall
4) Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Lanjeth Nursery and Water Garden
5) Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health
6) Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
7) Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
8) Connect with Nature in Nueva Vizcaya
● Birds in Nueva Vizcaya
● Butterflies in Nueva Vizcaya
9) Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
10) Connect with Nature Cafe
11) Connect with Nature: 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 Trapping Evenings
● Various locations in Cornwall
4) Wildlife Recording and Monitoring
● Butterfly Recording at Woodland Valley Farm
● Butterfly Recording at Trewithen Garden
● Butterfly Recording at Lanjeth Nursery and Water Garden
5) Talk and Presentation
● A Decade of Chough Watching
● Butterflies in Cornwall
● Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health
6) Butterfly Education Kits Giveaway
● Various Primary Schools in Cornwall
7) Beach Clean and Litter-picking
● Various beaches in Cornwall
8) Connect with Nature in Nueva Vizcaya
● Birds in Nueva Vizcaya
● Butterflies in Nueva Vizcaya
9) Raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters"
10) Connect with Nature Cafe
11) Connect with Nature: Let's Get FIT
All events are Free and are fully funded by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected].
Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat.
Please check our website and social media prior to the event in case of cancellation due to weather conditions or change of date and time. Please wear suitable clothing and shoes. Bring binoculars; pen and paper to list the wildlife you see; something to sit on (optional); and sunscreen / sunblock in the summer. No dogs please.
Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat.
Please check our website and social media prior to the event in case of cancellation due to weather conditions or change of date and time. Please wear suitable clothing and shoes. Bring binoculars; pen and paper to list the wildlife you see; something to sit on (optional); and sunscreen / sunblock in the summer. No dogs please.
Date: Every Second Sunday of the month Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours)
Location: Mevagissey Harbour Meeting Place: What3Words - ///sleepers.irrigate.belonging
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Event is Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat. No dogs please.
Location: Mevagissey Harbour Meeting Place: What3Words - ///sleepers.irrigate.belonging
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Event is Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat. No dogs please.
Date: Every Third Sunday of the onth Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours)
Location: Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula Meeting Place: What3Words - ///parsnips.switch.curable
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Event is Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat. No dogs please.
Location: Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula Meeting Place: What3Words - ///parsnips.switch.curable
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Event is Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat. No dogs please.
Date: Every Fourth Sunday of the month Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours)
Location: Towan Head, Newquay Meeting Place: What3Words - ///spoken.stormy.stirs
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Event is Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat. No dogs please.
Location: Towan Head, Newquay Meeting Place: What3Words - ///spoken.stormy.stirs
Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Event is Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Rowena brings coffee, tea, biscuits and cakes. You are welcome to join us after the event for a cuppa and a slice of cake or just to have a chat. No dogs please.
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New Year's Day Birdwatching
Date & Time: 1 January 2026, 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: Around Cornwall Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Big Garden Birdwatch Date & Time: 23 January 2026, 10:30am to 2:30pm Location: Lanjeth Nursery and Water Garden Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "Butterflies in Cornwall" for Wild Roseland Date & Time: 27 January 2026, 7:00pm Location: Gerran's Village Hall, Roseland Peninsula Speaker: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Love Your Beach - Beach Clean, Rockpooling and Birdwatching (Low Tide - 9:29am) Date & Time: 14 February 2026, 10:00am to 12:00pm Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "Butterflies in Cornwall" for Carn Brea Women's Institute Date & Time: 10 March 2026, 7:00pm Location: Trevenson Community Hall, Church Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3PT Speaker: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "Butterflies in Cornwall" for Wadebridge and District Garden Club Date & Time: 14 April 2026, 7:30pm Location: Wadebridge Town Hall Speaker: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls International Dawn Chorus Day Date & Time: 3 May 2026, 5:00am to 7:00am Location: Ruan Lanihorne, Roseland Peninsula Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly-watching at Perran Sands / Penhale Sands Date: Friday, 8 May 2026 (weather dependent) Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: Perran Sands / Penhale Sands near Perranporth Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Global Birding Women’s Team Global Birding in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour Date & Time: 10 May 2026, 10:30am to 2:30pm Location: Mevagissy Harbour Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Talk and Presentation on "A Decade of Chough Watching" for Stithians Women's Institute Date & Time: 12 May 2026, 7:00pm Location: TBC Speaker: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly and Bird Watching Walk in celebration of World Environment Day and Butterfly Education and Awareness Day, Global Butterfly Week Date: Friday, 5 June 2026 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: Penrose Water Garden Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly Talk and Walk for Lanjeth Nursery and Water Garden Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026 Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm Location: Lanjeth Nursery and Water Garden Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |
Birdwatching at Trevose Head in celebration of World Seabird Day
Date: Friday, 3 July 2026 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: National Trust Trevose Head, Padstow, PL28 8SL Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly-watching at Pentire Head, Newquay Date: Friday, 10 July 2026 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: Pentire Head, Newquay Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Moth Night Date & Time: July 2026, TBC (weather dependent) Location: TBC. Limited number. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Butterfly-watching at Rosenannon Downs Date: 7 August 2026 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Location: Rosenannon Downs near St Wenn, Bodmin Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Moth Night Date & Time: August 2026, TBC (weather dependent) Location: TBC. Limited number. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls 2026 Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean, Rockpooling, and Birdwatching Date & Time: 26 September 2026, 12:00pm to 2:30pm Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Beach Clean, Rockpooling, and Birdwatching Date: October 2026 Time: TBC Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Beach Clean, Rockpooling, and Birdwatching Date: November 2026 Time: TBC Location: West Portholland Beach Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Christmas Dinner and Fun Wildlife Quiz Date & Time: 13 December 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Location: TBC. Booking is essential. To book, please contact Rowena via email: [email protected]. Christmas Day Birdwatching Date: Friday, 25 December 2026 Time: 10:30pm to 12:30pm Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls Boxing Day Birdwatching Date: Saturday, 26 December 2026 Time: 10:30pm to 12:30pm Location: TBC Fieldtrip Leaders: Rob Nicholls and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls |
New Year Birdwatching, 1 to 4 January 2026
Rob and I did our Annual New Year Birdwatching from 1st January 2026 to 4th January 2026. In those 4 days, we saw a total of 86 species around Cornwall. Two of our favourites from what we have seen so far this year is the Lesser Scaup in Helston Boating Lake and the Lesser Yellowlegs in Truro.
Lesser Scaup are rare North American visitors to Cornwall. The male and female Lesser Scaup has been in Helston Boating Lake since November 2025. Lesser Yellowlegs are rare vagrant from North America. It has been a notable and long-staying visitor on the Truro River, particularly in the area near the local Tesco store.
List of Species: Avocet, Barn Owl, Blackbird, Black-headed Gull, Blackcap, Black-tailed Godwit, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Canada Geese, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Chough, Coal Tit, Collared Dove, Common Sandpiper, Coot, Cormorant, Curlew, Dunlin, Dunnock, Feral Pigeon, Fieldfare, Firecrest, Gannet, Goldcrest, Goldfinch, Golden Plover, Great Black-backed Gull, Great Northern Diver, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, Greenfinch, Greenshank, Grey Heron, Grey Wagtail, Guillemot, Herring Gull, House Sparrow, Jackdaw, Jay, Kingfisher, Lapwing, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Lesser Scaup, Lesser Yellowlegs, Linnet, Little Egret, Little Grebe, Long-tailed Tit, Magpie, Mallard, Meadow Pipit, Mediterranean Gull, Mistle Thrush, Moorhen, Mute Swan, Nuthatch, Peregrine Falcon, Pheasant, Pied Wagtail, Purple Sandpiper, Raven, Redshank, Redwing, Ringed Plover, Robin, Rock Pipit, Rook, Shag, Shelduck, Shoveler, Siskin, Song Thrush, Sparrowhawk, Starling, Stonechat, Tawny Owl, Teal, Tufted Duck, Turnstone, Wigeon, Woodpigeon, Wren, and Yellow-browed Warbler.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/85-bird-species-spotted-across-cornwall-during-new-year-birdwatch
Rob and I did our Annual New Year Birdwatching from 1st January 2026 to 4th January 2026. In those 4 days, we saw a total of 86 species around Cornwall. Two of our favourites from what we have seen so far this year is the Lesser Scaup in Helston Boating Lake and the Lesser Yellowlegs in Truro.
Lesser Scaup are rare North American visitors to Cornwall. The male and female Lesser Scaup has been in Helston Boating Lake since November 2025. Lesser Yellowlegs are rare vagrant from North America. It has been a notable and long-staying visitor on the Truro River, particularly in the area near the local Tesco store.
List of Species: Avocet, Barn Owl, Blackbird, Black-headed Gull, Blackcap, Black-tailed Godwit, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Canada Geese, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Chiffchaff, Chough, Coal Tit, Collared Dove, Common Sandpiper, Coot, Cormorant, Curlew, Dunlin, Dunnock, Feral Pigeon, Fieldfare, Firecrest, Gannet, Goldcrest, Goldfinch, Golden Plover, Great Black-backed Gull, Great Northern Diver, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, Greenfinch, Greenshank, Grey Heron, Grey Wagtail, Guillemot, Herring Gull, House Sparrow, Jackdaw, Jay, Kingfisher, Lapwing, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Lesser Scaup, Lesser Yellowlegs, Linnet, Little Egret, Little Grebe, Long-tailed Tit, Magpie, Mallard, Meadow Pipit, Mediterranean Gull, Mistle Thrush, Moorhen, Mute Swan, Nuthatch, Peregrine Falcon, Pheasant, Pied Wagtail, Purple Sandpiper, Raven, Redshank, Redwing, Ringed Plover, Robin, Rock Pipit, Rook, Shag, Shelduck, Shoveler, Siskin, Song Thrush, Sparrowhawk, Starling, Stonechat, Tawny Owl, Teal, Tufted Duck, Turnstone, Wigeon, Woodpigeon, Wren, and Yellow-browed Warbler.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/85-bird-species-spotted-across-cornwall-during-new-year-birdwatch
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 11 January 2026
Six of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast brave the cold wind and rain on our Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour. We saw twenty species of birds: 2x Black Headed Gull, 1x Blue Tit, 3x Carrion Crow, 11x Cormorant, 1x Dunnock, 40++ Ferral Pigeon, 3x Fulmar, 20++ Gannet, 9x Great Black-backed Gull, 5x Great Northern Diver, 50++ Herring Gull, 30++ Jackdaw, 1x Mallard Duck, 2x Oystercatcher, 7x Pied Wagtail, 2x Purple Sandpiper, 3x Rock Pipit, 5x Razorbill, 6x Shag and 2x Turnstone. Two of these species are winter visitors, the Great Northern Diver and Purple Sandpiper. We also saw two Grey Seals. Our day ended with an enjoyable coffee and biscuits to keep us warm and recharge.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatching-group-records-20-species-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Cornish Times: www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/winter-visitors-spotted-during-birdwatching-trip-at-cornish-harbour-868562
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/winter-visitors-spotted-during-birdwatching-trip-at-cornish-harbour-868562
The Packet: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25760356.birdwatchers-delighted-mevagissey-harbour-field-trip
All Events: allevents.in/st-austell/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour/200029396905212
Six of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast brave the cold wind and rain on our Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour. We saw twenty species of birds: 2x Black Headed Gull, 1x Blue Tit, 3x Carrion Crow, 11x Cormorant, 1x Dunnock, 40++ Ferral Pigeon, 3x Fulmar, 20++ Gannet, 9x Great Black-backed Gull, 5x Great Northern Diver, 50++ Herring Gull, 30++ Jackdaw, 1x Mallard Duck, 2x Oystercatcher, 7x Pied Wagtail, 2x Purple Sandpiper, 3x Rock Pipit, 5x Razorbill, 6x Shag and 2x Turnstone. Two of these species are winter visitors, the Great Northern Diver and Purple Sandpiper. We also saw two Grey Seals. Our day ended with an enjoyable coffee and biscuits to keep us warm and recharge.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatching-group-records-20-species-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Cornish Times: www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/winter-visitors-spotted-during-birdwatching-trip-at-cornish-harbour-868562
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/winter-visitors-spotted-during-birdwatching-trip-at-cornish-harbour-868562
The Packet: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25760356.birdwatchers-delighted-mevagissey-harbour-field-trip
All Events: allevents.in/st-austell/birdwatching-at-mevagissey-harbour/200029396905212
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Sunday, 18 January 2026
Twelve of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne on the Roseland Peninsula. The day started with heavy fog and mist but later on the sun shone brightly. We saw thirty four species of birds: 2x Blackbird, 12++ Black headed Gull, 1x Blue Tit, 2x Buzzard, 84x Canada Geese, 8x Carrion Crow, 1x Chaffinch, 2x Common Sandpiper, 7x Curlew, 35++ Dunlin, 1x Dunnock, 400++ Golden Plover, 1x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great-spotted Woodpecker, 25x Herring Gull, 3x Jackdaw, 200++ Lapwing, 1x Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1x Little Egret, 2x Magpie, 14x Mallard, 4x Mute Swan, 7x Pheasant, 1x Pied Wagtail, 1x Red Kite, 2x Redwing, 2x Redshank, 1x Robin, 20++ Rook, 11x Shelduck, 2x Stonechat, 50++ Widgeon, 4x Woodpigeon and 3x Wren. We also saw 5x Fallow Deer. Our day ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese and biscuits, and chocolate chip cookies.
It's the WeBS Priority Core Count! January WeBS counts are especially important as they feed into the International Waterbird Census, which is celebrating it's 60th year of counting this month! Here’s how your data contributes to international effort. Learn more: www.wetlands.org/iwc60
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatching-group-records-34-species-at-ruan-lanihorne-on-the-roseland
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25780313.rspb-birdwatchers-spot-canada-geese-red-kite-roseland
Twelve of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne on the Roseland Peninsula. The day started with heavy fog and mist but later on the sun shone brightly. We saw thirty four species of birds: 2x Blackbird, 12++ Black headed Gull, 1x Blue Tit, 2x Buzzard, 84x Canada Geese, 8x Carrion Crow, 1x Chaffinch, 2x Common Sandpiper, 7x Curlew, 35++ Dunlin, 1x Dunnock, 400++ Golden Plover, 1x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great-spotted Woodpecker, 25x Herring Gull, 3x Jackdaw, 200++ Lapwing, 1x Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1x Little Egret, 2x Magpie, 14x Mallard, 4x Mute Swan, 7x Pheasant, 1x Pied Wagtail, 1x Red Kite, 2x Redwing, 2x Redshank, 1x Robin, 20++ Rook, 11x Shelduck, 2x Stonechat, 50++ Widgeon, 4x Woodpigeon and 3x Wren. We also saw 5x Fallow Deer. Our day ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese and biscuits, and chocolate chip cookies.
It's the WeBS Priority Core Count! January WeBS counts are especially important as they feed into the International Waterbird Census, which is celebrating it's 60th year of counting this month! Here’s how your data contributes to international effort. Learn more: www.wetlands.org/iwc60
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatching-group-records-34-species-at-ruan-lanihorne-on-the-roseland
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25780313.rspb-birdwatchers-spot-canada-geese-red-kite-roseland
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Sunday, 25 January 2026
Eighteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time Birdwatching at Towan Head in Newquay. The sun was shining when we started birdwatching but after 30 minutes, it started pouring with rain. But the rain has not stopped us from birdwatching. Luckily, after 45 minutes, the rain stops and the sun came out again. We saw sixteen species of birds: 3x Black-headed Gull, 2x Chough, 15x Cormorant, 1x Ferral, Pigeon, 17x Fulmar, 30++ Gannet, 10x Great Black-backed Gull, 150++ Herring Gull, 15x Jackdaw, 2x Meadow Pipit, 18x Oystercatcher, 30++ Purple Sandpiper, 3x Rock Pipit, 10x Shag, 5x Stonechat, and 50++ Turnstone. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese, crackers, and ham.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatching-group-enjoy-weekend-visit-to-towan-head-in-newquay
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/environment-news/nature-lovers-enjoy-successful-birdwatching-trip-in-newquay-875787
Eighteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time Birdwatching at Towan Head in Newquay. The sun was shining when we started birdwatching but after 30 minutes, it started pouring with rain. But the rain has not stopped us from birdwatching. Luckily, after 45 minutes, the rain stops and the sun came out again. We saw sixteen species of birds: 3x Black-headed Gull, 2x Chough, 15x Cormorant, 1x Ferral, Pigeon, 17x Fulmar, 30++ Gannet, 10x Great Black-backed Gull, 150++ Herring Gull, 15x Jackdaw, 2x Meadow Pipit, 18x Oystercatcher, 30++ Purple Sandpiper, 3x Rock Pipit, 10x Shag, 5x Stonechat, and 50++ Turnstone. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese, crackers, and ham.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatching-group-enjoy-weekend-visit-to-towan-head-in-newquay
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/environment-news/nature-lovers-enjoy-successful-birdwatching-trip-in-newquay-875787
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 8 February 2026
Five of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had an amazing time Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour despite the unsettled weather condition. We saw twenty two species of birds: 4x Black Headed Gull, 4x Carrion Crow, 1x Caspian Gull, 6x Cormorant, 50++ Ferral Pigeon, 7x Fulmar, 5x Gannet, 14x Great Black-backed Gull, 5x Great Northern Diver, 150++ Herring Gull, 24x Jackdaw, 1x Kittiwake, 1x Mallard Duck, 5x Oystercatcher, 5x Pied Wagtail, 1x Raven, 1x Razorbill, 1x Robin, 1x Rock Pipit, 8x Shag, 5x Turnstone, and 1x Wren. We had so much excitement on this fieldtrip because we saw a Kittiwake and Razorbill plus two winter migrant birds: an adult Caspian Gull and several Great Norther Divers. This is definitely one of our best birdwatching fieldtrips at Mevagissey Harbour. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese and crackers and loads of chat about birds. Tweet tweet tweet...
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/winter-migrant-bird-species-recorded-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/rare-seabirds-spotted-on-mevagissey-harbour-birdwatching-trip
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25843002.birdwatchers-spot-22-species-field-trip-mevagissey
Five of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had an amazing time Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour despite the unsettled weather condition. We saw twenty two species of birds: 4x Black Headed Gull, 4x Carrion Crow, 1x Caspian Gull, 6x Cormorant, 50++ Ferral Pigeon, 7x Fulmar, 5x Gannet, 14x Great Black-backed Gull, 5x Great Northern Diver, 150++ Herring Gull, 24x Jackdaw, 1x Kittiwake, 1x Mallard Duck, 5x Oystercatcher, 5x Pied Wagtail, 1x Raven, 1x Razorbill, 1x Robin, 1x Rock Pipit, 8x Shag, 5x Turnstone, and 1x Wren. We had so much excitement on this fieldtrip because we saw a Kittiwake and Razorbill plus two winter migrant birds: an adult Caspian Gull and several Great Norther Divers. This is definitely one of our best birdwatching fieldtrips at Mevagissey Harbour. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese and crackers and loads of chat about birds. Tweet tweet tweet...
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/winter-migrant-bird-species-recorded-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/rare-seabirds-spotted-on-mevagissey-harbour-birdwatching-trip
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25843002.birdwatchers-spot-22-species-field-trip-mevagissey
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Sunday, 15 February 2026
Twenty-one of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne in the Roseland Peninsula despite the wet weather. It was pouring with rain the whole time with a few minutes of sunny intervals. We saw twenty-eight species of birds: 4x Blackbird, 3x Black headed Gull, 2x Blue Tit, 1x Buzzard, 100++ Canada Geese, 8x Carrion Crow, 2x Chaffinch, 2x Common Sandpiper, 1x Cormorant, 3x Curlew, 400++ Golden Plover, 2x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great-spotted Woodpecker, 40++ Herring Gull, 60++ Jackdaw, 1x Little Grebe, 1x Magpie, 8x Mallard, 2x Mute Swan, 12x Pheasant, 2x Redshank, 4x Robin, 80++ Rook, 13x Shelduck, 2x Skylark, 2x Stonechat, 70++ Wigeon, and 9x Woodpigeon. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, chocolate cookies, cheese and crackers, and loads of chat about birds.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/twenty-one-birdwatchers-record-28-species-at-ruan-lanihorne-event
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25862913.birdwatchers-spot-28-species-ruan-lanihorne-roseland
Twenty-one of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne in the Roseland Peninsula despite the wet weather. It was pouring with rain the whole time with a few minutes of sunny intervals. We saw twenty-eight species of birds: 4x Blackbird, 3x Black headed Gull, 2x Blue Tit, 1x Buzzard, 100++ Canada Geese, 8x Carrion Crow, 2x Chaffinch, 2x Common Sandpiper, 1x Cormorant, 3x Curlew, 400++ Golden Plover, 2x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great-spotted Woodpecker, 40++ Herring Gull, 60++ Jackdaw, 1x Little Grebe, 1x Magpie, 8x Mallard, 2x Mute Swan, 12x Pheasant, 2x Redshank, 4x Robin, 80++ Rook, 13x Shelduck, 2x Skylark, 2x Stonechat, 70++ Wigeon, and 9x Woodpigeon. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, chocolate cookies, cheese and crackers, and loads of chat about birds.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/twenty-one-birdwatchers-record-28-species-at-ruan-lanihorne-event
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25862913.birdwatchers-spot-28-species-ruan-lanihorne-roseland
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Sunday, 22 February 2026
Fifteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time Birdwatching at Towan Head in Newquay in celebration of World Wildlife Day. The weather is hazy with light drizzle when we arrived but the sun came out and shine on us when we started birdwatching. I am so delighted that we were joined by 9-year-old Ettie Neal, a budding birdwatcher and 13-year-old Reggie Pascoe, a budding wildlife photographer. We saw twenty three species of birds: 34x Black-headed Gull, 3x Carrion Crow, 7x Chough, 8x Cormorant, 1x Curlew, 2x Ferral Pigeon, 5x Fulmar, 10x Gannet, 1x Goldfinch, 3x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great Northern Diver, 150++ Herring Gull, 7x Jackdaw, 1x Kittiwake, 6x Meadow Pipit, 30++ Oystercatcher, 2x Razorbill, 11x Rock Pipit, 1x Shag, 4x Skylark, 9x Stonechat, 14x Turnstone, and 1x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese, crackers, and pastries. Our day haven't finished yet, we went on a side trip to Newquay Boating Lake.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatchers-gather-in-newquay-for-world-wildlife-day
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/enthusiasts-have-plenty-to-chirp-about-following-birdwatching-trip-881327
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25882980.connect-nature-wonderful-birdwatching-towan-head
United Nations World Wildlife Day Events: www.wildlifeday.org/en/events-list
Fifteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time Birdwatching at Towan Head in Newquay in celebration of World Wildlife Day. The weather is hazy with light drizzle when we arrived but the sun came out and shine on us when we started birdwatching. I am so delighted that we were joined by 9-year-old Ettie Neal, a budding birdwatcher and 13-year-old Reggie Pascoe, a budding wildlife photographer. We saw twenty three species of birds: 34x Black-headed Gull, 3x Carrion Crow, 7x Chough, 8x Cormorant, 1x Curlew, 2x Ferral Pigeon, 5x Fulmar, 10x Gannet, 1x Goldfinch, 3x Great Black-backed Gull, 1x Great Northern Diver, 150++ Herring Gull, 7x Jackdaw, 1x Kittiwake, 6x Meadow Pipit, 30++ Oystercatcher, 2x Razorbill, 11x Rock Pipit, 1x Shag, 4x Skylark, 9x Stonechat, 14x Turnstone, and 1x Wren. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee and tea, cheese, crackers, and pastries. Our day haven't finished yet, we went on a side trip to Newquay Boating Lake.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatchers-gather-in-newquay-for-world-wildlife-day
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/enthusiasts-have-plenty-to-chirp-about-following-birdwatching-trip-881327
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25882980.connect-nature-wonderful-birdwatching-towan-head
United Nations World Wildlife Day Events: www.wildlifeday.org/en/events-list
Ross's Gulls are very rare visitors to Cornwall, typically breeding in the high Arctic. This individual is a second-calendar-year (first-winter) bird. In this plumage, it lacks the distinctive pink flush and black neck ring of a summer adult but may show a dark "W" pattern on its wings in flight.
The Ross's Dull (Rhodostethia rosea) is a small, dainty Arctic seabird celebrated for its striking pink-tinged plumage and unique wedge-shaped tail. Often described as "mythical" or the "holy grail" by birdwatchers, it is a rare visitor to temperate latitudes, typically spending its life near the remote Arctic pack ice.
The Ross's Gull, a rare Arctic visitor, has been recorded in Cornwall nine times as of February 2026.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newlyn/rare-rosss-gull-spotted-at-newlyn-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/arctic-visitor-draws-crowds-to-cornwall-coast
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25904128.town-country-connect-nature-latest-outing
The Ross's Dull (Rhodostethia rosea) is a small, dainty Arctic seabird celebrated for its striking pink-tinged plumage and unique wedge-shaped tail. Often described as "mythical" or the "holy grail" by birdwatchers, it is a rare visitor to temperate latitudes, typically spending its life near the remote Arctic pack ice.
The Ross's Gull, a rare Arctic visitor, has been recorded in Cornwall nine times as of February 2026.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newlyn/rare-rosss-gull-spotted-at-newlyn-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/arctic-visitor-draws-crowds-to-cornwall-coast
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/25904128.town-country-connect-nature-latest-outing
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 8 March 2026
Eleven of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast brave the gloomy weather on our Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour in celebration of International Women’s Day and World Wildlife Day. The harbour was covered with thick fog the whole day, but we still managed to see sixteen species of birds. We had a great time catching up with friends. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee, tea, and cake.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatching-event-at-mevagissey-harbour-celebrates-international-womens-day
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/thick-fog-seabirds-and-cake-mevagissey-wildlife-walk-proves-a-hit
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25924500.birdwatchers-veiw-wildlife-mevagissey-harbour
Eleven of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast brave the gloomy weather on our Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour in celebration of International Women’s Day and World Wildlife Day. The harbour was covered with thick fog the whole day, but we still managed to see sixteen species of birds. We had a great time catching up with friends. The event ended with an enjoyable coffee, tea, and cake.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatching-event-at-mevagissey-harbour-celebrates-international-womens-day
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/thick-fog-seabirds-and-cake-mevagissey-wildlife-walk-proves-a-hit
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25924500.birdwatchers-veiw-wildlife-mevagissey-harbour
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Sunday, 15 March 2026
Eight of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast brave the rain and cold wind on our Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne in the Roseland Peninsula. It was pouring with rain the whole time with a few minutes of sunny intervals. We saw twenty five species of birds. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee and cake.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatching-event-at-ruan-lanihorne-spots-24-species
Eight of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast brave the rain and cold wind on our Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne in the Roseland Peninsula. It was pouring with rain the whole time with a few minutes of sunny intervals. We saw twenty five species of birds. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee and cake.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatching-event-at-ruan-lanihorne-spots-24-species
Butterfly-watching on the North Cornwall coast, Wednesday, 18 March 2026
What a gorgeous day! I cannot believe it, the sun finally came out... not just for a few minutes, not just for a few hours, but the whole day! I have been basking in the sunshine just like my beautiful butterflies. I have seen five species of butterflies: Brimstone, Peacock (more than a dozen), Comma, Red Admiral, and Small Tortoiseshell (half a dozen). Spring is in the air!
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/five-butterfly-species-spotted-in-one-walk-as-spring-arrives
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25964871.spring-arrived-butterflies-back-cornwall
What a gorgeous day! I cannot believe it, the sun finally came out... not just for a few minutes, not just for a few hours, but the whole day! I have been basking in the sunshine just like my beautiful butterflies. I have seen five species of butterflies: Brimstone, Peacock (more than a dozen), Comma, Red Admiral, and Small Tortoiseshell (half a dozen). Spring is in the air!
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/five-butterfly-species-spotted-in-one-walk-as-spring-arrives
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/25964871.spring-arrived-butterflies-back-cornwall
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Sunday, 22 March 2026
Fifteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time Birdwatching at Towan Head in Newquay. Lovely weather, sunny with a soft breeze. We saw eighteen species of birds. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, and biscuits.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatching-event-at-towan-head-sees-18-species-spotted
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/birdwatching-trip-terns-out-perfectly-891276
Fifteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time Birdwatching at Towan Head in Newquay. Lovely weather, sunny with a soft breeze. We saw eighteen species of birds. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, and biscuits.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatching-event-at-towan-head-sees-18-species-spotted
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/birdwatching-trip-terns-out-perfectly-891276
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 12 April 2026
Eight of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time at our Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour despite the unsettled weather condition. One minute it's sunny, then a few minutes later it's pouring with rain. We saw twenty four species of birds. On our way back to the car, I have to stop at Olivia's Ice Cream Mevagissey for my favourite Kelly's Honeycombe ice cream and had a lovely catch-up too. After devouring my ice cream, I went to the next shop, at Olivia's dad, to have a few of their delicious Donuts. After having all the sweets, I had Fish and Chips at the The Fishermens Chippy. I am so stuffed and exhausted by the time we reached the car but very happy. This is why I love Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatchers-spot-24-species-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/birdwatchers-spot-24-species-despite-wild-weather-in-mevagissey
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26037568.enjoyable-time-birdwatching-mevagissey-harbour-cornwall
Eight of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time at our Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour despite the unsettled weather condition. One minute it's sunny, then a few minutes later it's pouring with rain. We saw twenty four species of birds. On our way back to the car, I have to stop at Olivia's Ice Cream Mevagissey for my favourite Kelly's Honeycombe ice cream and had a lovely catch-up too. After devouring my ice cream, I went to the next shop, at Olivia's dad, to have a few of their delicious Donuts. After having all the sweets, I had Fish and Chips at the The Fishermens Chippy. I am so stuffed and exhausted by the time we reached the car but very happy. This is why I love Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/birdwatchers-spot-24-species-at-mevagissey-harbour
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/birdwatchers-spot-24-species-despite-wild-weather-in-mevagissey
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26037568.enjoyable-time-birdwatching-mevagissey-harbour-cornwall
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Sunday, 19 April 2026
Twenty four of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time on our Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne on the Roseland Peninsula. The sun is finally out and shining on us birdwatchers. We saw twenty four species of birds, three species of butterflies: Green-veined White, Brimstone, and Painted Lady and a Fallow deer. We went back to the quay and had an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, cakes, chocolates, and biscuits. After that, we went on a sidetrip to West Portholland beach for some Rockpooling. We saw loads of gorgeous Sea Anemones: Gem, Dahlia, Daisy, Snakelocks, Strawberry, and Beadlet.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatchers-explore-ruan-lanihorne-on-the-roseland-peninsula lll
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26057863.town-country-connect-nature-roseland-walk
Twenty four of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time on our Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne on the Roseland Peninsula. The sun is finally out and shining on us birdwatchers. We saw twenty four species of birds, three species of butterflies: Green-veined White, Brimstone, and Painted Lady and a Fallow deer. We went back to the quay and had an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, cakes, chocolates, and biscuits. After that, we went on a sidetrip to West Portholland beach for some Rockpooling. We saw loads of gorgeous Sea Anemones: Gem, Dahlia, Daisy, Snakelocks, Strawberry, and Beadlet.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/ruan-lanihorne/birdwatchers-explore-ruan-lanihorne-on-the-roseland-peninsula lll
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26057863.town-country-connect-nature-roseland-walk
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Sunday, 26 April 2026
Fifteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay. Four ladies from up country who were on holiday in Cornwall joined us. Seven years old Luke came along with his grandparents. The sun was shining on us birdwatchers. We saw twenty one species of birds and a few butterflies. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, and biscuits.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatchers-spot-21-species-at-towan-head-walk-in-newquay
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/nature-enthusiasts-flock-to-attend-popular-birdwatching-trip-902977
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/26076821.birdwatcher-group-see-21-species-towan-head-trip
Fifteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay. Four ladies from up country who were on holiday in Cornwall joined us. Seven years old Luke came along with his grandparents. The sun was shining on us birdwatchers. We saw twenty one species of birds and a few butterflies. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, and biscuits.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/birdwatchers-spot-21-species-at-towan-head-walk-in-newquay
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/nature-enthusiasts-flock-to-attend-popular-birdwatching-trip-902977
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/26076821.birdwatcher-group-see-21-species-towan-head-trip
Butterfly Walk at Perran Sands / Penhale Sands, Friday, 8 May 2026
Nine of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time on our Connect with Nature: Butterfly Walk at Perran Sands / Penhale Sands. We saw 11 species of butterflies: 11x Grizzled Skipper plus 1x aberration taras, 5x Painted Lady, 14x Wall, 3x Red Admiral, 2x Peacock, 4x Speckled Wood, 1x Small Copper, 6x Orange Tip, 2x Green-veined White, 7x Large White, and 4x Small White. We also saw a few of the beautiful rare flower Antennaria dioica, Mountain Everlasting. Perran Sands / Penhale Sands is the only place now in Cornwall to see the rare butterfly Grizzled Skipper. It’s amazing we saw 11x Grizzled Skipper plus one aberration taras.
After our amazing time at Perran Sands / Penhale Sands, we went on a side trip to Perranporth to have some tea, coffee, biscuits, and chocolates. It’s Alison’s birthday, so we had some cakes. It’s quite enjoyable to just sit and relax and do some birdwatching too.
The day is not yet over. On our way home, we went on another side trip to the other end of the sand dunes where we saw and catch up with Steve Ogden and his lovely wife. We saw a few more butterfly species: 4x Grizzled Skipper, 3 Dingy Skipper, 10++ Brown Argus, 10++ Common Blue, 9x Wall, 7x Painted Lady, 3x Red Admiral, 2x Peacock, 1x Speckled Wood, 5x Orange Tip, 4x Green-veined White, 2x Large White, and 3x Small White.
All in all, we saw a total of 14x species of butterflies. What a great and successful day.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/nature/butterfly-walk-at-perran-sands-logs-14-species-including-rare-skipper
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/rare-butterflies-spotted-during-cornwall-nature-walk
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/environment-news/nature-enthusiasts-buzzing-after-spotting-rare-butterfly-906048
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/26096966.town-country-latest-walk-connect-nature
Nine of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a wonderful time on our Connect with Nature: Butterfly Walk at Perran Sands / Penhale Sands. We saw 11 species of butterflies: 11x Grizzled Skipper plus 1x aberration taras, 5x Painted Lady, 14x Wall, 3x Red Admiral, 2x Peacock, 4x Speckled Wood, 1x Small Copper, 6x Orange Tip, 2x Green-veined White, 7x Large White, and 4x Small White. We also saw a few of the beautiful rare flower Antennaria dioica, Mountain Everlasting. Perran Sands / Penhale Sands is the only place now in Cornwall to see the rare butterfly Grizzled Skipper. It’s amazing we saw 11x Grizzled Skipper plus one aberration taras.
After our amazing time at Perran Sands / Penhale Sands, we went on a side trip to Perranporth to have some tea, coffee, biscuits, and chocolates. It’s Alison’s birthday, so we had some cakes. It’s quite enjoyable to just sit and relax and do some birdwatching too.
The day is not yet over. On our way home, we went on another side trip to the other end of the sand dunes where we saw and catch up with Steve Ogden and his lovely wife. We saw a few more butterfly species: 4x Grizzled Skipper, 3 Dingy Skipper, 10++ Brown Argus, 10++ Common Blue, 9x Wall, 7x Painted Lady, 3x Red Admiral, 2x Peacock, 1x Speckled Wood, 5x Orange Tip, 4x Green-veined White, 2x Large White, and 3x Small White.
All in all, we saw a total of 14x species of butterflies. What a great and successful day.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/nature/butterfly-walk-at-perran-sands-logs-14-species-including-rare-skipper
The Local 365: thelocal365.com/article/rare-butterflies-spotted-during-cornwall-nature-walk
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/environment-news/nature-enthusiasts-buzzing-after-spotting-rare-butterfly-906048
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/26096966.town-country-latest-walk-connect-nature
Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour, Sunday, 10 May 2026
Nine of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had an enjoyable time Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour. It's been a gorgeous weather. We saw twenty four species of birds. As usual, we stop by at Olivia's Ice Cream Mevagissey for my favourite Kelly's ice cream and some freshly cooked round donuts. I had the best roast pork at She Sells Mevagissey for my late lunch. The crackling is superb.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/connect-with-nature-group-spots-24-bird-species-at-mevagissey
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/26118207.connect-nature-time-birdwatching-mevagissey
Nine of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had an enjoyable time Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour. It's been a gorgeous weather. We saw twenty four species of birds. As usual, we stop by at Olivia's Ice Cream Mevagissey for my favourite Kelly's ice cream and some freshly cooked round donuts. I had the best roast pork at She Sells Mevagissey for my late lunch. The crackling is superb.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/mevagissey/connect-with-nature-group-spots-24-bird-species-at-mevagissey
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/town-and-country/26118207.connect-nature-time-birdwatching-mevagissey
Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne, Sunday, 17 May 2026
Thirteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time on our Connect with Nature: Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne on the Roseland Peninsula despite the unsettled weather condition. It was cloudy with a few seconds of sunny intervals and drizzles of rain. We had an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, biscuits, and chocolates before heading off on a side trip to St Anthony Head. We saw 30 species of birds at Ruan Lanihorne and 18 species of birds at St Anthony Head.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/thirteen-birdwatchers-spot-48-species-on-the-roseland-peninsula
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26139812.weather-couldnt-spoil-birdwatching-event-roseland
Thirteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time on our Connect with Nature: Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne on the Roseland Peninsula despite the unsettled weather condition. It was cloudy with a few seconds of sunny intervals and drizzles of rain. We had an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, biscuits, and chocolates before heading off on a side trip to St Anthony Head. We saw 30 species of birds at Ruan Lanihorne and 18 species of birds at St Anthony Head.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/thirteen-birdwatchers-spot-48-species-on-the-roseland-peninsula
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26139812.weather-couldnt-spoil-birdwatching-event-roseland
Interview with Neil Caddy, Monday, 18 May 2026
Thank you Neil Caddy for having me on your show today at BBC Cornwall to talk about Connect with Nature through Birdwatching because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health. I organise and leads three birdwatching fieldtrips every month: Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour every 2nd Sunday of the month, Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne every 3rd Sunday of the month, and Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay every 4th Sunday of the month. I also organise and leads butterfly-watching fieldtrips and other events all throughout the year.
Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health; doing something green and sustainable for our environment; appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world; learning new things and discovering new interests; meeting like-minded people and having loads of fun; and of course, to breath some fresh Cornish air.
Neil Caddy sits in (18/5/2026)
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Thank you Neil Caddy for having me on your show today at BBC Cornwall to talk about Connect with Nature through Birdwatching because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health. I organise and leads three birdwatching fieldtrips every month: Birdwatching at Mevagissey Harbour every 2nd Sunday of the month, Birdwatching at Ruan Lanihorne every 3rd Sunday of the month, and Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay every 4th Sunday of the month. I also organise and leads butterfly-watching fieldtrips and other events all throughout the year.
Connect with Nature because it benefits both our physical wellbeing and mental health; doing something green and sustainable for our environment; appreciate the beauty and wonder of our natural world; learning new things and discovering new interests; meeting like-minded people and having loads of fun; and of course, to breath some fresh Cornish air.
Neil Caddy sits in (18/5/2026)
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002w2r5
Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay, Sunday, 24 May 2026
Nine of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a fantastic and fabulous time on our Connect with Nature: Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay. Rex, a very enthusiastic budding ornithologist came along with his mother. The weather is absolutely gorgeous. So sunny and warm. There were hundreds of people on the beach. All attendees have difficulty finding a spot to park their cars. Some went back home. Some have to pay a huge amount to park at a nearby hotel. But nevertheless, we all had a great time. We saw twenty two species of birds. We also saw eight species of butterflies and one moth: Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady, Small Copper, Orange Tip, Green-veined White, Large White, Small White, Common Blue, and Hummingbird Hawk Moth. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, and biscuits.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/newquay-birdwatching-group-spots-22-species-at-towan-head
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/nature-enthusiasts-spot-abundance-of-wildlife-during-newquay-trip-912151
Nine of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a fantastic and fabulous time on our Connect with Nature: Birdwatching at Towan Head, Newquay. Rex, a very enthusiastic budding ornithologist came along with his mother. The weather is absolutely gorgeous. So sunny and warm. There were hundreds of people on the beach. All attendees have difficulty finding a spot to park their cars. Some went back home. Some have to pay a huge amount to park at a nearby hotel. But nevertheless, we all had a great time. We saw twenty two species of birds. We also saw eight species of butterflies and one moth: Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady, Small Copper, Orange Tip, Green-veined White, Large White, Small White, Common Blue, and Hummingbird Hawk Moth. The event ended with an enjoyable chat over coffee, tea, and biscuits.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/newquay/newquay-birdwatching-group-spots-22-species-at-towan-head
The Voice Newspaper: www.voicenewspapers.co.uk/news/nature-enthusiasts-spot-abundance-of-wildlife-during-newquay-trip-912151
Butterfly and Bird Watching Walk at Penrose Water Gardens, Friday, 5 June 2026
Sixteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time with Connect with Nature in celebration of World Environment Day, Butterfly Education and Awareness Day, and Global Butterfly Week at the beautiful Penrose Water Gardens. Despite the unsettled weather, it was cloudy with a few seconds of sunny intervals and droplets of rain, we still saw a few species of butterfly, dragonfly, damselfly, bee, deer, bird, and others... We had an enjoyable chat and a lovely meal at The Cornish Barista to end our day.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/sixteen-join-butterfly-and-bird-walk-at-penrose-water-gardens-truro
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26176983.town-country-connect-nature-latest-walk
Sixteen of us, nature and wildlife enthusiast had a great time with Connect with Nature in celebration of World Environment Day, Butterfly Education and Awareness Day, and Global Butterfly Week at the beautiful Penrose Water Gardens. Despite the unsettled weather, it was cloudy with a few seconds of sunny intervals and droplets of rain, we still saw a few species of butterfly, dragonfly, damselfly, bee, deer, bird, and others... We had an enjoyable chat and a lovely meal at The Cornish Barista to end our day.
Publicity and Press Release
Cornish Stuff News: cornishstuff.com/wildlife/sixteen-join-butterfly-and-bird-walk-at-penrose-water-gardens-truro
The Packet Newspaper: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/cornwall_news/26176983.town-country-connect-nature-latest-walk
BBC Radio Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show
New chair of RSPB Kernow invites everyone to join her bird watching club and try something new in 2026.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mrx512
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002p8ps
New chair of RSPB Kernow invites everyone to join her bird watching club and try something new in 2026.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mrx512
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002p8ps
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.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k80s8y
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k80s8y
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
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