Matt Smith
@mattsmith10.bsky.social
Birdwatcher living in West Cornwall. Other interests include moths, butterflies and dragonflies.
Steppe Grey Shrike still at Mullion this morning. #cornwallbirding #ukbirding
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Steppe Grey Shrike still at Mullion this morning. #cornwallbirding #ukbirding
September 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
I doubt another photo is going to help, but will post in hope.
September 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I doubt another photo is going to help, but will post in hope.
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social Help with ID on this moth caught last night in Pendeen Cornwall.
September 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
@migrantmothuk.bsky.social Help with ID on this moth caught last night in Pendeen Cornwall.
Dotterel at Nanjizal Valley this morning. @cbwps.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Dotterel at Nanjizal Valley this morning. @cbwps.org.uk
Dodgy video of Marsh Sandpiper at Seaton marshes. Life tick for me. #devonbirdnews @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Dodgy video of Marsh Sandpiper at Seaton marshes. Life tick for me. #devonbirdnews @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Highlights from moth trap last night. Radford's Flame Shoulder, which is new for me plus two of the three Four Spotted Footman.
July 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Highlights from moth trap last night. Radford's Flame Shoulder, which is new for me plus two of the three Four Spotted Footman.
Highlights from last nights trap, a Privet Hawkmoth and a Northern Rustic. Dark sword grass and Silver Y also.
June 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Highlights from last nights trap, a Privet Hawkmoth and a Northern Rustic. Dark sword grass and Silver Y also.
Not many moths last night but, very happy with these two. My first Striped Hawkmoth.
May 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Not many moths last night but, very happy with these two. My first Striped Hawkmoth.
Slightly better photo of Red footed Falcon. #Cornwallbirding
May 6, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Slightly better photo of Red footed Falcon. #Cornwallbirding
Red Footed Falcon still Predannack Downs. See pin on map. #cornwallbirding @cbwps.org.uk @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk
May 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Red Footed Falcon still Predannack Downs. See pin on map. #cornwallbirding @cbwps.org.uk @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birdinguk
Wood Sandpiper Marazion #cornwallbirding
May 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Wood Sandpiper Marazion #cornwallbirding
First Cuckoo at Geevor Tin Mine and a showy Lesser whitethroat at Treeve Moor. #cornwallbirding
April 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
First Cuckoo at Geevor Tin Mine and a showy Lesser whitethroat at Treeve Moor. #cornwallbirding
Savi's Warbler showing well this morning at Marazion.
April 19, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Savi's Warbler showing well this morning at Marazion.
Made a rare long trip to Somerset this morning for the Whiskered Tern. Although the light was terrible I could not ask for better views.
April 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Made a rare long trip to Somerset this morning for the Whiskered Tern. Although the light was terrible I could not ask for better views.
Night Heron at Middle Amble on pond behind hide #cornwallbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Night Heron at Middle Amble on pond behind hide #cornwallbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Distant but can tell what they are just.
March 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Distant but can tell what they are just.
Record shots from the garden this morning 25th March.
March 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Record shots from the garden this morning 25th March.
Ashy Headed Wagtail still at pond below coastguard cottages. #cornwallbirding @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Ashy Headed Wagtail still at pond below coastguard cottages. #cornwallbirding @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social
Two Hoopoe Geevor mine flow towards coast path #cornwallbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Two Hoopoe Geevor mine flow towards coast path #cornwallbirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Adult Ring billed gull from Lelant station this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social #cornwallbirding
February 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Adult Ring billed gull from Lelant station this morning. @birdguides.bsky.social #cornwallbirding
Finally caught up with Spotted redshank on Ryan's fields this morning On estuary was a single Brent goose and two female Goosander. #ukbirding
November 15, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Finally caught up with Spotted redshank on Ryan's fields this morning On estuary was a single Brent goose and two female Goosander. #ukbirding
Shots of the Penduline Tit today at Gwithian. #ukbirding
November 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Shots of the Penduline Tit today at Gwithian. #ukbirding
Another of the Rough legged buzzard near Skewjack. #ukbirding
November 5, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Another of the Rough legged buzzard near Skewjack. #ukbirding