Sophie and I set off for Penzance at around 9am and enroute we stopped at a favourite location of mine Okehampton Castle. This site offers a good chance of seeing Dipper (a species I don't see very often) as well as taking in the nice surroundings of the castle which was built in 1068. Upon arrival we walked to the fast-flowing rocky stream and walked towards the town centre and had no luck but on our way back we found a Dipper feeding in the stream which showed really well and allowed for prolonged views before it was flushed by screaming children.
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Dipper, Okehampton, Devon
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Okehampton Castle, Devon
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Next stop was Penzance where we arrived around 3pm. After checking in at the hotel we walked into town and got a Cornish pasty and went and sat by the harbour where we were kept company by two Turnstones and a tame adult Dunlin.
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| Penzance Harbour, Cornwall |
Last stop of the day was a late evening walk at Porthgwarra in beautiful conditions, it was very sunny and there was little wind. We enjoyed taking in the spectacular views of the cliffs and also found a party of six Choughs which showed down to a few metres and allowed for great views. Offshore there was a light but constant procession of Manx Shearwaters moving as well as ten Shags on the sea. Around the headland we located two Rock Pipits, three Meadow Pipits, a juvenile Stonechat and c50 Linnets.
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Chough, Porthgwarra, Cornwall
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| Chough, Porthgwarra, Cornwall |
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