Monday 23 March 2009

Landsend area Sunday and Monday

Got back from Landsend yesterday only to hear about the Great-spotted Cuckoo so went out again today to Nanquidno and Cot Valley. Just left Cot Valley when we heard it had been spotted again back we went but still no luck. It will be Friday before we can get out again by which time it will probably have gone. Couldn't find the Cattle Egrets and only one sighting of Black Redstart. Had our first Butterfly of the season, and saw a small blue one but couldn't get a shot.



John put the fear of God up me, scrambling down cliffs to get these Fulmar.(I've increased the insurance)

14 comments:

  1. I hope you avoided the Fulmars gooey offerings John.

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  2. Another great set of photographs - these images show how fortunate we all are to live in such a beautiful place.

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  3. I totally agree Mike Anders... and fortunate to have JR & Sue here too! Great shots.

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  4. Great shots folks, love the Speckled Wood

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  5. Nice set John ...... isn't it supposed to be the Marines who get sent over the cliffs :-)

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  6. As you know I was there on Saturday,shame I missed you.I went to Chapel Carn Brea first thing, and only had the Dunnock and photographed about 500 Golden Plover,didn't see the cuckoo.Great photo's by the way.These blogs are great as we can all share our sitings.
    Sam

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  7. Thanks everyone, we couldn't agree more, it's a great place to live.

    We may be out Stithians at the weekend Angie and Trevor so may see you then.

    Shame we missed you Sam and Lisa but will no doubt catch up at some point.

    They wouldn't let me in the marines Mark as I can't swim.(good job I didn't fall in)

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  8. great blog wonderful to see so many different species. The birds you have are so different than ours.. thanks for sharing

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  9. I'm looking forward to visiting England again so we can see more of the country and your birds.
    Great shots, though I would keep an eye on Sue and the insurance agent...
    Dave

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  10. ...good luck finding the Great-spotted Cuckoo and the Cattle Egret next time you get out birding. Very pretty bird photos....

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  11. Lovely set of pics guys and a fine blog. I have been to Cornwall many times !

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  12. Great blog with a lot of fantastic photos

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