Private Tour for Two – August 2022

A last minute booking a few days ago meant we got a full morning with Sennen and Mike in Cornwall. We headed for an early sea-watch at Pendeen as Sennen was keen to see Shearwaters. We didn’t bother with Porthgwarra as there were already a large crowd there and as a novice birder, this could […]

West Cornwall Tour for Two

Thursday 14th April 2022 We enjoyed a fantastic day on Thursday 14th April when we were joined on a west Cornwall tour by American birders Beata and Alex. Paul picked up the couple and their guest from Trevore Farm, St Buryan and the birding started immediately `with singing Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Dunnock, Blackbird […]

Avalon Marshes Tour – 19th May 2019

Our Avalon Marshes tour is always one I look forward to. The reserves of RSPB Ham Wall and the neighbouring Shapwick Heath never fail to produce spectacular birdlife. The Somerset reserves are easily the best reed bed habitat in the south west! So, our group of six, guided by Brad and I, arrived after a […]

Cornwall Bird Guiding – Day 2

Day 2 with my American friend! Another great day, adding 13 new species to the tally. Highlights were the two Cuckoos performing superbly at Rosewall Hill and a very pleasant hour in the morning sunshine at Stithians with singing warblers! Todays birds below: Day 2 – Monday 11th May 2015 (0500-1430hrs) Weather – Misty and […]