Observations 2022
Flora and Fauna in West Penwith Observations in 2022
The objective of these pages is two fold:
- Firstly to record and photo interesting or outstanding examples of plants and wildlife to be found in our area. This can be in your garden, a neighbour’s garden or just in our countryside and along our coast
- Secondly, we are interested in developing a record of the changing climate and its impact on species of plants and animals in our area, including plants that are in bud or blooming much earlier or novel plants and animals that are establishing themselves in West Penwith
- We also use this page to record what plants are flowering in member’s gardens on New Years Day. This is done in remembrance of one of our founding members Maryella Piggott.
We encourage all members and non members to submit photographs and information on date and location of the observation.
Please forward your photo and observations to Penny@peninsulagardensociety.org and she will publish them on the page for the current year.
Redwing 16th December 2022
Subject: Photograph of a Redwing
Date taken: It was taken on the 16th December 2022. Photograph by Penny Woods
Where: Above the Vellandreath Valley, Sennen Cove TR19 7AY
Elevation above sea level: Approx 46metres
Aspect: Exposed position, West facing.
Clouded Yellow Butterfly 18th September 2022
Subject: Photograph of a Clouded Yellow Butterfly
Date taken: It was taken on the 18th September 2022. Photograph by Eric Woods
Where: Near Castallack Quarry, TR19 6NY
Elevation above sea level: Approx 59metres
Aspect: Exposed position, Open meadow, South West facing.
Golden Samphire 6th July 2022
Subject: Photograph of a Golden Samphire which flowers in June and July.
Date taken: It was taken on the 6th July 2022
Where: Treen Cliff near Treryn Dinas Iron Age Hill Fort TR19 6HJ
Elevation above sea level: Approx 25metres
Aspect: Exposed position, Granite scree slope, West facing.
Bog Asphodel 22nd June 2022
Subject: Photograph of a Bog Asphodel which flowers from June to September
Date taken: It was taken on the 22nd June 2022
Where: South West Coast Path near Lands End TR19 7AA
Elevation above sea level: Approx 68metres
Aspect: Exposed position, Boggy ground, West facing.
Pyramidal Orchid 22nd June 2022
Subject: Photograph of a Pyramidal Orchid which flowers in June and July
Date taken: It was taken on the 22nd June 2022
Where: South West Coast Path near Lands End TR19 7AA
Elevation above sea level: Approx 68metres
Aspect: Exposed position, Boggy ground, West facing.
Peregrine Falcon 15th June 2022
Subject: Photograph of a Peregrine Falcon
Date taken: It was taken on the 15th June 2022. Photograph by Eric Woods
Where: Near Nanjizal, TR19 6JR
Elevation above sea level: Approx 32metres
Aspect: Exposed coastal position, West facing.
Common Lizard 17th March 2022
Subject: Photograph of a Common Lizard
Date taken: It was taken on the 17th March 2022. Photograph by Eric Woods
Where: South West Coast Path west of Mousehole, TR19 6NN
Elevation above sea level: Approx 90metres
Aspect: Exposed coastal position, South facing.
Tuna 3rd November 2021
Subject: Photograph of a Tuna
Date taken: It was taken on the 3rd November 2021. Photograph by Eric Woods
Where: Lamorna Cove, TR19 6XJ
Elevation above sea level: At sea level
Aspect: Exposed coastal position, South East facing.
