Look out for this long-beaked wader round the Lizard coastline in winter, or on passage in spring and autumn.
Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt

Also known as the Ghost Owl, this nocturnal bird of prey can sometimes be seen hunting during the day. An early evening or dusk walk through the National Trust’s Penrose estate or Windmill Farm may well be accompanied by a Barn Owl’s screeching, or perhaps even a glimpse of its ghostly flight.
Photo: © Richard Birchett

Some Black Redstarts do overwinter in the relatively warmer south-west of the UK, but this is primarily a migratory species. 
Photo: Ray Surridge

Black-headed Gulls form large flocks in the autumn and winter months.
Photo: Amanda Scott

Blackbirds can be seen throughout the year on The Lizard.
Photo: © Julian Dowse/Natural England

We are more used to seeing Blackcaps in the summer months, but increasing numbers now overwinter in the UK.
Photo: Ron Knight

The Blue Tit is one of our most familiar birds, and a frequent visitor to bird tables.
Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt 

The Buzzard is the most common bird of prey in the UK.
Photo: Richard Birchett

Carrion Crows can be seen throughout the year. All too often maligned in popular culture, these are amazing and intelligent birds.
Photo: © Richard Birchett

Mainly a summer visitor to the UK, a small but increasing number of this small warbler with its familiar song now overwinters here.
Photo: © Richard Birchett