Steve Rogers 🟰🟰
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🟰🟰Cornish Birder #424, Seawatcher. Cornwall eBird Moderator. Mousehole AFC. Nikon Z8 user. “Gramps”.
Pallas’s Warbler found on 4th January at Penrose estate, Loe Pool by Joe Jones. It preferred the mature tree copse behind the old chapel. This is approximately the 95th for Cornwall.
It’s #100 for 2026 as well. What a bird to mark the ton.
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It’s #100 for 2026 as well. What a bird to mark the ton.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Pallas’s Warbler found on 4th January at Penrose estate, Loe Pool by Joe Jones. It preferred the mature tree copse behind the old chapel. This is approximately the 95th for Cornwall.
It’s #100 for 2026 as well. What a bird to mark the ton.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
It’s #100 for 2026 as well. What a bird to mark the ton.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Ring-necked Duck at Tehidy country park:
The wintering female Ring-necked Duck seems well at home at Tehidy. Present since before Christmas and has also been seen at nearby St Gothians. Today’s sighting (2nd Jan ‘26) in bright, low winter sunshine shows off the stunning plumage.
#cornwallbirding
The wintering female Ring-necked Duck seems well at home at Tehidy. Present since before Christmas and has also been seen at nearby St Gothians. Today’s sighting (2nd Jan ‘26) in bright, low winter sunshine shows off the stunning plumage.
#cornwallbirding
January 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Ring-necked Duck at Tehidy country park:
The wintering female Ring-necked Duck seems well at home at Tehidy. Present since before Christmas and has also been seen at nearby St Gothians. Today’s sighting (2nd Jan ‘26) in bright, low winter sunshine shows off the stunning plumage.
#cornwallbirding
The wintering female Ring-necked Duck seems well at home at Tehidy. Present since before Christmas and has also been seen at nearby St Gothians. Today’s sighting (2nd Jan ‘26) in bright, low winter sunshine shows off the stunning plumage.
#cornwallbirding
Goosander at Boscathnoe Res, Penzance (2nd Jan ‘26). There’s approx 15 commuting the various local freshwater pools and Hayle Est.
This species seems to be on the increase but at the expense of Red-breasted Merganser. The latter is becoming quite a scarce bird in Cornwall.
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This species seems to be on the increase but at the expense of Red-breasted Merganser. The latter is becoming quite a scarce bird in Cornwall.
#cornwallbirding
January 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Goosander at Boscathnoe Res, Penzance (2nd Jan ‘26). There’s approx 15 commuting the various local freshwater pools and Hayle Est.
This species seems to be on the increase but at the expense of Red-breasted Merganser. The latter is becoming quite a scarce bird in Cornwall.
#cornwallbirding
This species seems to be on the increase but at the expense of Red-breasted Merganser. The latter is becoming quite a scarce bird in Cornwall.
#cornwallbirding
Wintering Lesser Yellowlegs today at Truro River (3rd Jan ‘26). Found by Pete Maker on 15th Oct.
Nearly sixty have been recorded in Cornwall and Sept / Oct are top months to find one. Wintering is unusual. Truro river area has hosted this species on several previous occasions.
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Nearly sixty have been recorded in Cornwall and Sept / Oct are top months to find one. Wintering is unusual. Truro river area has hosted this species on several previous occasions.
#cornwallbirding
January 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Wintering Lesser Yellowlegs today at Truro River (3rd Jan ‘26). Found by Pete Maker on 15th Oct.
Nearly sixty have been recorded in Cornwall and Sept / Oct are top months to find one. Wintering is unusual. Truro river area has hosted this species on several previous occasions.
#cornwallbirding
Nearly sixty have been recorded in Cornwall and Sept / Oct are top months to find one. Wintering is unusual. Truro river area has hosted this species on several previous occasions.
#cornwallbirding
Bird of the day goes to a Red-necked Grebe off Mousehole, Cornwall. (1st Jan 26).
Found by Tim Twiggs just half a klick from where I live. My last was exactly two years ago at Helford, so not exactly common in Cornwall.
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Found by Tim Twiggs just half a klick from where I live. My last was exactly two years ago at Helford, so not exactly common in Cornwall.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
January 1, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Bird of the day goes to a Red-necked Grebe off Mousehole, Cornwall. (1st Jan 26).
Found by Tim Twiggs just half a klick from where I live. My last was exactly two years ago at Helford, so not exactly common in Cornwall.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Found by Tim Twiggs just half a klick from where I live. My last was exactly two years ago at Helford, so not exactly common in Cornwall.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Purple Sandpiper at Marazion beach sea wall today. Slightly out of context feeding among plants on the sea defence today. They nearly always prefer the shore rocks and boulders in winter.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Purple Sandpiper at Marazion beach sea wall today. Slightly out of context feeding among plants on the sea defence today. They nearly always prefer the shore rocks and boulders in winter.
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Cornwall hosted some classy birds in 2025. The local WhattsApp group voted Soft-plumaged Petrel as Bird of the Year, followed by Alpine Accentor and then Booted Eagle. (My choice too). What an incredible year.
If 2026 even gets close, I will be happy…
Happy Christmas everyone!
If 2026 even gets close, I will be happy…
Happy Christmas everyone!
December 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Cornwall hosted some classy birds in 2025. The local WhattsApp group voted Soft-plumaged Petrel as Bird of the Year, followed by Alpine Accentor and then Booted Eagle. (My choice too). What an incredible year.
If 2026 even gets close, I will be happy…
Happy Christmas everyone!
If 2026 even gets close, I will be happy…
Happy Christmas everyone!
Dusky Warbler at Boscathnoe Res, nr Penzance. Found on 17th Dec and still present 22nd Dec.
This stunning photo was taken and shown here courtesy of Terry Newing. Awarded picture of the week by the CBWPS as well. Good choice.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
This stunning photo was taken and shown here courtesy of Terry Newing. Awarded picture of the week by the CBWPS as well. Good choice.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Dusky Warbler at Boscathnoe Res, nr Penzance. Found on 17th Dec and still present 22nd Dec.
This stunning photo was taken and shown here courtesy of Terry Newing. Awarded picture of the week by the CBWPS as well. Good choice.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
This stunning photo was taken and shown here courtesy of Terry Newing. Awarded picture of the week by the CBWPS as well. Good choice.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Just found a Yellow-browed Warbler and Siberian Chiffchaff together at Mousehole AFC football club (22nd Dec). Both calling frequently so not too difficult to find.
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#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
December 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Just found a Yellow-browed Warbler and Siberian Chiffchaff together at Mousehole AFC football club (22nd Dec). Both calling frequently so not too difficult to find.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Dusky Warbler at Boscathnoe Res. Penzance today (19th Dec). An annual vagrant in Cornwall with around 70 records. Nearly all appear in late Autumn. This individual is very vocal so not too difficult to find.
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#228 Cornwall.
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#228 Cornwall.
December 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Dusky Warbler at Boscathnoe Res. Penzance today (19th Dec). An annual vagrant in Cornwall with around 70 records. Nearly all appear in late Autumn. This individual is very vocal so not too difficult to find.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#228 Cornwall.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#228 Cornwall.
The female Ring-necked Duck is still showing well at Tehidy country park, Cornwall. Its 9th day as at the 16th Dec.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
December 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The female Ring-necked Duck is still showing well at Tehidy country park, Cornwall. Its 9th day as at the 16th Dec.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Short-eared Owl Lands End (16th December) in a rare moment of perfect light. Seems like never ending rain this winter.
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#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
December 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Short-eared Owl Lands End (16th December) in a rare moment of perfect light. Seems like never ending rain this winter.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Ring-necked Duck, Tehidy, Cornwall.
Thanks to Sarah Talbot who found this gorgeous ♀ Ring-necked Duck (8th Dec). My 2nd for the year following a ♂ at Helston in October. Up to 2023, there were 92 county records. This species really likes the local ornamental lakes!
#cornwallbirding #ukbirding
Thanks to Sarah Talbot who found this gorgeous ♀ Ring-necked Duck (8th Dec). My 2nd for the year following a ♂ at Helston in October. Up to 2023, there were 92 county records. This species really likes the local ornamental lakes!
#cornwallbirding #ukbirding
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Ring-necked Duck, Tehidy, Cornwall.
Thanks to Sarah Talbot who found this gorgeous ♀ Ring-necked Duck (8th Dec). My 2nd for the year following a ♂ at Helston in October. Up to 2023, there were 92 county records. This species really likes the local ornamental lakes!
#cornwallbirding #ukbirding
Thanks to Sarah Talbot who found this gorgeous ♀ Ring-necked Duck (8th Dec). My 2nd for the year following a ♂ at Helston in October. Up to 2023, there were 92 county records. This species really likes the local ornamental lakes!
#cornwallbirding #ukbirding
Garganey at Hayle Estuary today. (4th December). A rare winter visitor in Cornwall. The ten year rolling average is just 24 birds per year.
The returning adult Ring-billed Gull was also present today but the Blue-winged Teal seems to have moved on.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
The returning adult Ring-billed Gull was also present today but the Blue-winged Teal seems to have moved on.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
December 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Garganey at Hayle Estuary today. (4th December). A rare winter visitor in Cornwall. The ten year rolling average is just 24 birds per year.
The returning adult Ring-billed Gull was also present today but the Blue-winged Teal seems to have moved on.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
The returning adult Ring-billed Gull was also present today but the Blue-winged Teal seems to have moved on.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Curlew Sandpiper at Hayle Estuary
This bird was photo’d today (3rd Dec) from the road bridge. Luckily it was the closest wader and gave great views in perfect low winter sunshine.
Curlew Sand is a rare winter visitor to Cornwall. As far as I know, this is currently the only one atm.
This bird was photo’d today (3rd Dec) from the road bridge. Luckily it was the closest wader and gave great views in perfect low winter sunshine.
Curlew Sand is a rare winter visitor to Cornwall. As far as I know, this is currently the only one atm.
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Curlew Sandpiper at Hayle Estuary
This bird was photo’d today (3rd Dec) from the road bridge. Luckily it was the closest wader and gave great views in perfect low winter sunshine.
Curlew Sand is a rare winter visitor to Cornwall. As far as I know, this is currently the only one atm.
This bird was photo’d today (3rd Dec) from the road bridge. Luckily it was the closest wader and gave great views in perfect low winter sunshine.
Curlew Sand is a rare winter visitor to Cornwall. As far as I know, this is currently the only one atm.
A Siberian Chiffchaff is frequenting the willows on the slope down to Trenow Cove. It showed well on 30th Nov.
Noted as fairly rare winter visitor in the 2023 Annual Bird Report. Numbers have increased over the last ten years. In 2023, an exceptional 107 were recorded across 55 locations.
Noted as fairly rare winter visitor in the 2023 Annual Bird Report. Numbers have increased over the last ten years. In 2023, an exceptional 107 were recorded across 55 locations.
December 1, 2025 at 5:54 AM
A Siberian Chiffchaff is frequenting the willows on the slope down to Trenow Cove. It showed well on 30th Nov.
Noted as fairly rare winter visitor in the 2023 Annual Bird Report. Numbers have increased over the last ten years. In 2023, an exceptional 107 were recorded across 55 locations.
Noted as fairly rare winter visitor in the 2023 Annual Bird Report. Numbers have increased over the last ten years. In 2023, an exceptional 107 were recorded across 55 locations.
Lesser Scaup at Helston boating lake (23rd Nov). Present since 4th November and also the female from 5th. Both seem content here and look set to winter with the local Tufted Ducks.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Lesser Scaup at Helston boating lake (23rd Nov). Present since 4th November and also the female from 5th. Both seem content here and look set to winter with the local Tufted Ducks.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
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Classy photos Gareth. 👍
The female blue-winged teal on the Hayle Estuary showed well today.
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Classy photos Gareth. 👍
Blue-Winged Teal at Hayle Estuary this morning. Sadly it was always facing away. It looks like it’s settling in for the winter so should give more opportunities…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Blue-Winged Teal at Hayle Estuary this morning. Sadly it was always facing away. It looks like it’s settling in for the winter so should give more opportunities…
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Pendeen Watch this morning. Baltic conditions but just a bit too much north for a decent seawatch.
4 Sooty Shearwater
85 Manx Shearwater
1 Euro Stormy
2 Great Northern Diver
1 Bonxie
normal ‘000s auks
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4 Sooty Shearwater
85 Manx Shearwater
1 Euro Stormy
2 Great Northern Diver
1 Bonxie
normal ‘000s auks
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Pendeen Watch this morning. Baltic conditions but just a bit too much north for a decent seawatch.
4 Sooty Shearwater
85 Manx Shearwater
1 Euro Stormy
2 Great Northern Diver
1 Bonxie
normal ‘000s auks
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
4 Sooty Shearwater
85 Manx Shearwater
1 Euro Stormy
2 Great Northern Diver
1 Bonxie
normal ‘000s auks
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Juv Peregrine at Hayle Estuary (18th Nov). An uncommon and local winter resident and a fairly rare breeder in Cornwall.
Despite 430 miles of Cornish coastline just 19 sites were recorded in 2023, with a minimum 15 fledged young.
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Despite 430 miles of Cornish coastline just 19 sites were recorded in 2023, with a minimum 15 fledged young.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Juv Peregrine at Hayle Estuary (18th Nov). An uncommon and local winter resident and a fairly rare breeder in Cornwall.
Despite 430 miles of Cornish coastline just 19 sites were recorded in 2023, with a minimum 15 fledged young.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Despite 430 miles of Cornish coastline just 19 sites were recorded in 2023, with a minimum 15 fledged young.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Blue-winged Teal at Hayle Estuary (15th Nov ‘25). Present since since the 8th Nov but really tricky to pin down. The 15th is the only day so far when the “masses” have connected. It’s Cornwall’s 27th record.
Pic courtesy of Paul Freestone.
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Pic courtesy of Paul Freestone.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Blue-winged Teal at Hayle Estuary (15th Nov ‘25). Present since since the 8th Nov but really tricky to pin down. The 15th is the only day so far when the “masses” have connected. It’s Cornwall’s 27th record.
Pic courtesy of Paul Freestone.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Pic courtesy of Paul Freestone.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Always happy to oblige when a fan wants a selfie.
November 14, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Always happy to oblige when a fan wants a selfie.
Redshank at Hayle Estuary this week. One of around 75 wintering on the reserve.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Redshank at Hayle Estuary this week. One of around 75 wintering on the reserve.
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
Lesser Scaups at Helston, Cornwall 5th Nov ‘25. Montage showing key primary and secondary bar colouration. Both male and female shown. Underwing shot also shows the white axillaries.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Lesser Scaups at Helston, Cornwall 5th Nov ‘25. Montage showing key primary and secondary bar colouration. Both male and female shown. Underwing shot also shows the white axillaries.
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#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding
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#cornwallbirding #birding #ukbirding