The Pheasant was in a compound, not wild, but we have never seen one before and thought it was beautiful. Bit disappointed by the Castle which we expected to be dark and moody, and would you believe it not a Vampire in sight.

Romanian Wildlife

We were amazed to find they have Tree Frogs in Romania, very cute!

Also amazed at the size of the Leeches which were on most of the Cattle in the Delta.

Apparently Squacco Herons really like them.

Does anyone know what the last two are. We think they are both Moth types.

Good Fridays Sand Martins.

First time we've been out for a few days, was great to see the Sand-Martins back at St. Gothian Sands, also saw some Swallows but didn't get a shot of them. John managed a distant Sandwich Tern at Hayle Estuary. We went on to Marazion Marsh, there were Cetti's and Sedge Warblers singing everywhere but didn't show. Also saw Willow Warbler and Chiffchaff. Took the mating Speckled Wood, Heron and others at Marazion.

Great-spotted Cuckoo etc.

Finally got to see the Great -spotted Cuckoo albiet very distant. Not much else about, where have all the birds gone? Some of these shots are from Friday's visit to Stithians, the rest are from Hayle, Kenidjack and St.Just area. Still haven't found the Cattle Egrets!