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Choughs at Lizard Point in Cornwall

Choughs at Lizard Point in Cornwall Early in the spring of 2001, there was a small influx of wild choughs along the south coast of England, from Portland in Dorset to the Isles of Scilly; a group of three took up residence on the Lizard. The origin of these wild birds has been the subject of much debate, but the most probable explanation is that they were young birds from Brittany. In 2002, two of the birds raised young, the first in Cornwall in more than 50 years. Since then, this pair have nested successfully each year - raising 46 youngsters, many of which are now to be found on the Lizard or Land's End peninsulas. Behind the scenes, work is continuing to encourage farmers to manage suitable habitat around the coast for choughs. Grazing is essential to maintain the short open grass in which choughs probe to find their invertebrate food. Grazing also enables a host of small flowering plants to thrive, keeps scrub from invading the open coastal grassland and heathland areas and is good for many other species too. Various suitable breeds of animal graze the coastal cliffs including Shetland ponies, Highland cattle and Soay sheep. Thanks must go to all those farmers and landowners who support the project by managing their land for choughs. Filmed on 14th April 2010 Video Produced by Paul Dinning