RSPB Kernow Local Group Birdwatching at Towan Head Records 16 Bird Species

Bird enthusiasts gathered at Towan Head, Newquay, for a nature walk with the RSPB Kernow Local Group, spotting an impressive variety of species.

The event was organised by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, RSPB Kernow Local Group Leader and Publicity Officer for the Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society, with Rob Nicholls leading as Fieldtrip Leader.

Birds in Their Numbers

During the session, the group recorded 16 species of birds, including:

• 10++ Purple Sandpiper

• 20++ Oystercatcher

• 40++ Turnstone

• 40++ Starling

• 3x Linnet

• 1x Stonechat

• 3x Rock Pipit

• 5x Meadow Pipit

• 3x Carrion Crow

• 5x Jackdaw

• 2x Rook

• 3x Magpie

• 1x Gannet

• 3x Great Black-backed Gull

• 21x Herring Gull

• 4x Cormorant

📷Anna Worden, Madeleine Bennett, Elizabeth Saudek, Rowena Castillo-Nicholls, Rob Nicholls, and David Leedham,

Butterflies Join the Show

Alongside the birdlife, watchers also noted three butterfly species:

• 3x Red Admiral

• 2x Large White

• 1x Small White

A Friendly Finish

After the birdwatching, Rowena served tea, coffee, and biscuits for the group to enjoy together.

📷Michael Woodman, Graham Buckingham, Rob Nicholls, and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls

📷Purple Sandpiper