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Life on the rocks at Poldhu Cove
Last weekend I headed to Poldhu Cove to enjoy some sunshine and watch the surf. Having never been there the first thing I did upon arrival was head to the […]
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Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are not numerous on The Lizard, but keep an eye out on those late evening strolls from spring to autumn. Photo: © Amanda Scott
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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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Shag
This Shag was spotted building its nest at Lizard Point. Photo: © Richard Birchett
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Boathouse Gem
Mark Tunmore of Atropos discovered the migrant moth Thysanoplusia daubei (the Boathouse Gem) at Church Cove on the Lizard in 2014 – the first record for Britain! Photo: Mark Tunmore
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Raven
The highly intelligent Raven has great aerial ability given its large size. Photo: © Richard Birchett
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Traveller’s-joy
It is a joy to find our only native clematis scrambling through a hedge or fence. Photo: © Natural England/Peter Roworth
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Field Madder
The books say that Field Madder flowers until October, but it is often still hanging in there into November on The Lizard. Photo: Steve Townsend
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Whooper Swan
Overwintering and migrating Whooper Swans can be spotted on The Lizard’s inland pools in autumn and winter. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Great Black-backed Gull
In winter, Great Black-backed Gulls will often venture inland to hunt for food: look out for them near inland pools or scavenging at disposal sites.Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA […]
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The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter combines world class research with excellent student satisfaction at our campuses in Exeter and Cornwall. We are a member of the Russell group of Universities in […]
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Marmalade Fly
The Marmalade Fly, our most common hoverfly, can be seen most of the year, as overwintering adults will emerge on sunny winter days.Photo: Amanda Scott
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Foraging for wild food at Predannack
A walk exploring seasonal wild food to forage in the beautiful setting of Predannack, on the Lizard’s west coast with Justin Whitehouse, National Trust, the Lizard Overview We all know […]
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Jelly Ear
Jelly Ear fungus can be spotted in the autumn and right through winter. It is usually found on dead or dying Elder wood. Photo: Josh Milburn at Mushroom Observer, CC […]
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Evening-primrose
Evening-primrose can be spotted into the autumn in milder weather. Photo: Acabashi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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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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