About us
Officially formed in 2025, most of us have been birding in and around St Ives for several years ... and some of us, to our eternal regret, much longer than that. We're a disparate group of misfits and renegades (like most birders!) who decided that we should move from nodding at each other to actually talking to each other - which led to the formation of a Whatsapp group and sharing sightings to the first Annual St Ives Birders Christmas Dinner! Please help us get to our second dinner by supporting our JustGiving appeal - link below. Ah, we're just kidding - although if you WOULD like to donate binoculars, telescopes, money (all major currencies, credit cards, crypto accepted) then let us know!
Who we are
We're just a bunch of friendly, knowledgeable people who are happy to share what's around and where to go in the St Ives area. If you'd like a personalised "show and tell" - we can do that too! Time, work, etc permitting.
What we do
Despite the frivolous nature of this blog - we are serious about birding. We keep detailed sightings logs, share information, and strive to improve our knowledge and skills. We want to put St Ives on the map as a destination for seawatching, cetaceans and other wildlife. St Ives has always been known as a place to go when the wind is in the right direction - it actually is a lot more than that.
Who we really are
Alan - possibly not the oldest of the group, but, very probably, the most unwise
Billy - AKA Peter, AKA fantastically rare seabird finder and seal botherer. Rumours that his girlfriend can balance a ball on her nose are completely untrue
Liam - the official "recorder" for St Ives. If Liam doesn't believe you saw what you say you saw, forget it - you didnt see it
Gareth - the "Professor". The Wise one. Dont ask him to hold your 'scope, though,
James - rare bird finder extraordinaire. When he can be bothered. If you'vebe lost a Swift (any sp) ask for James
Adam - our "Inshore Wingman". Finder of Pomarine Skuas and swimming tortoises - as long as its 50 yards out
Richard - has to show his passport when crossing the Cornwall/Devon border. Resident gull expert and douser of "flames" when the unwise get too enthusiastic.
"I never realised there was so much birdlife around St Ives until I joined this group! A friendly and knowledgeable bunch."
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