Monday, August 3, 2020

3rd August 2020 - Okehampton, Penzance and Porthgwarra

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. 

Dipper, Okehampton, Devon

Okehampton Castle, Devon


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

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

Chough, Porthgwarra, Cornwall

Chough, Porthgwarra, Cornwall


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