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Barn Owl
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 […]
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Blackbird
Blackbirds can be seen throughout the year on The Lizard. Photo: © Julian Dowse/Natural England
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Blackcap
We are more used to seeing Blackcaps in the summer months, but increasing numbers now overwinter in the UK. Photo: Ron Knight (via Wikimedia Commons)
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Blue Tit
The Blue Tit is one of our most familiar birds, and a frequent visitor to bird tables. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Carrion Crow
Carrion Crows can be seen throughout the year. All too often maligned in popular culture, these are amazing and intelligent birds.Photo: © Richard Birchett
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Chiffchaff
Mainly a summer visitor to the UK, a small but increasing number of this small warbler with its familiar song now overwinters here. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Coal Tit
Look out for Coal Tits in conifer and mixed woodlands. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Dunnock
The Dunnock is an unassuming small brown bird, easily confused with but unrelated to the Sparrow. Watch out for it sidling about in the undergrowth. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Fieldfare
Flocks of Fieldfares can be spotted out on The Lizard through the winter. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Firecrest
A flash of fiery bronze – watch out for flocks of beautiful Firecrests in the spring. Photo: Dougy Wright
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Great Spotted Woodpecker
Great Spotted Woodpeckers often turn up at the birdfeeder at the Natural England offices on The Lizard. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
