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Originally Posted by Wild-Woman That was a smashing report John. Thanks for sharing it with us. The bird shots were your usual fab standard.
Really like you style of writing, it reminds me a little of Gerald Durrell, when he went on his trips to places like Madagascar. Hope you write a book one day...put me down for a copy.
Glad you home safely. All the best. Julie  |
Thanks Julie
I have uploaded a few more landscape photos and a couple of other photos that I will link to this thread.
I forgot to mention two other little surprises I came across and that was finding a late Wheatear at Gwennap Head Watch Station and a very late Swallow at Little Trethewey (near Polgigga). Another suprising factor was the amount of Butterflies still around. They were mainly Red Admirals but there were also Clouded Yellows and I am sure I saw a Painted Lady as well.
The photos that follow are taken as I walked from Porthgwarra along the coast road to Nanjizal bay (near Lands End). I have added a couple from the Monday when I visited Sennen Cove and Nanquindo.
Porthgwarra
On the Sunday I started my walk at Porthgwarra working my way along the coast towards Lands End. I had already walked a couple of miles when I decided to take this photo of the valley at Porthgwarra. This is a migrant trap when the Spring and Autumn migration is on the go. It is also one of the countries premier sea watching sites as well.
Shag
Taken at Porthgwarra sea watching site. Not a good image as I couldn't really lock onto the bird because of the crashing waves. I just tried to capture the moments where the Shag was seemingly just standing there whilst being showered by the surf.
Gwennap Head Watch Station
Situated east of Porthgwarra village. This can also be an excellent sea watching site.
Gwennap Head
Taking the photo looking into the sun didn't help with the clarity of the photo. This is an impressive place to be when the sea is boiling as the crashing waves are awesome here.
Rock and Ivy
One of the many unusual rock formations. This is the only one I saw that was covered in Ivy and I thought it made for a nice image. situated between Gwennap Head and Nanjizal.
Lands End
Photo taken from Ardensawah Cliff looking across Pendower Cove (first bay) and Nanjizal bay (2nd bay) to Lands End.
Nanjizal Bay
One of the many beautiful areas to visit along the coastal path. The valley that leads to the beach is a migrant hotspot for both Spring and Autumn migrations.
Nanjizal
A small waterfall that runs onto the beach. I'm sure kids would love it here as the beach is safe.
Longships Lighthouse
This lighthouse is situated about a mile out to sea from Lands End. Photo taken from above Nanjizal Bay.
These next two are from Mondays itinerary.
Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove is situated about a mile north of Lands End and is a cracking beach. Further around the bay towards Aire Point is a favourite spot for Surfers and whilst I was there I witnessed quite a few surfers in the water.
Nanquindo Valley
Situated by the St Just Airport and about a further mile north of Sennen Cove.
Nanquindo Valley is a major hotspot for both the Spring and Autumn migration and this photo was taken looking back up the valley from the sea
This last image is one of the many Red Admirals that were about.
Red Admiral
One feature of Cornwall at this time of the year was the amount of Butterflies still around. They were mainly Red admirals and this rather worn looking individual was taken at the RSPB site on the Hayle Estuary.
Well that's it folks. There are no more images for me to add. If you have never visited Cornwal before (of if you have but not this area) I hope I have given you a taster of what you are missing.
John
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