Fulmar
At this time of year, look out for Fulmars gliding and soaring round the cliffs of The Lizard. Although more common in Scotland and the Scottish islands, where they breed, winter migrants increase numbers in Cornwall in the colder months.
Photo: Amanda Scott
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'Love Your Beach Day' Beach Clean 14 Feb, Coverack
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary have organised a beach clean for Love Your Beach Day on Valentine's Day this week. Anyone attending will receive a FREE entrance into the Sanctuary! Full details here, including timings and where to meet.
Beach cleans in February
STOP PRESS: please note date change for North Helford Beach Clean - from 9th to 23rd February - due to the extreme weather conditions this weekend.
There are three beach cleans in February - do come along for some fresh air and fun while doing your bit for nature!
2 February, Kennack Sands
4 February, Coverack
23 February, North Helford
Raven
Ravens are very vocal at this time of year, so listen as well as look out for them. Ogo Dour Cove near Mullion is one good place to see them, but they can be found across The Lizard.
Photo: Richard Birchett
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The Wryneck, a relative of the woodpeckers, is one of the rarer visitors to the Lizard in the autumn migrant season.
Yellow Wagtails are summer visitors to eastern and northern parts of Britain. They can be spotted in the southwest on migration as they return to their winter home in Africa.
