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Monty Curtis's photo gallery

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  • Snow BuntingSnow BuntingMarazion
  • Glossy IbisGlossy IbisStithians Reservoir
  • Glossy IbisGlossy IbisStithians Reservoir
  • Pectoral SandpiperPectoral SandpiperMarazion
  • Little StintLittle StintHayle
  • Curlew SandpiperCurlew SandpiperHayle
  • Baird's SandpiperBaird's SandpiperHayle
  • Baird's SandpiperBaird's SandpiperHayle
  • Turtle DoveTurtle DoveDrift
  • Black KiteBlack KiteDrift Reservoir
  • Pacific Golden PloverPacific Golden PloverHayle
  • Black-winged StiltBlack-winged StiltGwithian
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Snow Bunting
 
All photos of Snow Bunting at Marazion (Cornwall) All photos of Snow Bunting Upload a photo of the Snow Bunting at Marazion (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Snow Bunting at Marazion (Cornwall) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 01 Nov 2011
  Marazion (Cornwall) Uploaded: Wed, 02 Nov 2011
  Very confiding bird, showing down to 5ft
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Glossy Ibis
 
Previous Records of Glossy Ibis - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Glossy Ibis at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Glossy Ibis Upload a photo of the Glossy Ibis at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Glossy Ibis at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  near-adult Taken: Thu, 06 Oct 2011
  Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 06 Oct 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Glossy Ibis
 
Previous Records of Glossy Ibis - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Glossy Ibis at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Glossy Ibis Upload a photo of the Glossy Ibis at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Glossy Ibis at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  near-adult Taken: Thu, 06 Oct 2011
  Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 06 Oct 2011
  Distant shots due to low water levels.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pectoral Sandpiper
 
All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper at Marazion (Cornwall) All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Marazion (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Marazion (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Tue, 04 Oct 2011
  Marazion (Cornwall) Uploaded: Wed, 05 Oct 2011
  A very obliging bird showing down to 10 ft
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Little Stint
 
All photos of Little Stint at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Little Stint Upload a photo of the Little Stint at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Little Stint at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 31 Aug 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 01 Sep 2011
  on the estuary. Again this bird was showing close, although from a high angle
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Curlew Sandpiper
 
All photos of Curlew Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Curlew Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Curlew Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Curlew Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 31 Aug 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 01 Sep 2011
  on the estuary. Fantastic views showing down to 10ft
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Baird's Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Baird's Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Baird's Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Baird's Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Baird's Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Baird's Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 31 Aug 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 01 Sep 2011
  on the estuary.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Baird's Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Baird's Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Baird's Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Baird's Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Baird's Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Baird's Sandpiper at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 31 Aug 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 01 Sep 2011
  on the estuary. This bird was showing well tho mobile
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Turtle Dove
 
All photos of Turtle Dove at Drift (Cornwall) All photos of Turtle Dove Upload a photo of the Turtle Dove at Drift (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Turtle Dove at Drift (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 13 Aug 2011
  Drift (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sat, 13 Aug 2011
  Weather Dull slight Drizzle but did give some excellent views.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black Kite
 
Previous Records of Black Kite - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black Kite at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Black Kite Upload a photo of the Black Kite at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Black Kite at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  near-adult Taken: Sun, 07 Aug 2011
  Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sun, 07 Aug 2011
  This bird though distant stayed around for about 50 Mins then headed west towards St Just. Only managed a few distant record shots.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pacific Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of Pacific Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pacific Golden Plover at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Pacific Golden Plover Upload a photo of the Pacific Golden Plover at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Pacific Golden Plover at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 20 Jul 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Wed, 20 Jul 2011
  OFF THE CAUSEWAY THIS MORNING WEATHER DULL DRIZZLE
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black-winged Stilt
 
Previous Records of Black-winged Stilt - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black-winged Stilt at Gwithian (Cornwall) All photos of Black-winged Stilt Upload a photo of the Black-winged Stilt at Gwithian (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Black-winged Stilt at Gwithian (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 08 May 2011
  Gwithian (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sun, 08 May 2011
  St Gothian Sands NR
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Black-winged Stilt
 
Previous Records of Black-winged Stilt - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black-winged Stilt at Gwithian (Cornwall) All photos of Black-winged Stilt Upload a photo of the Black-winged Stilt at Gwithian (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Black-winged Stilt at Gwithian (Cornwall) 
    Taken: Sun, 08 May 2011
  Gwithian (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sun, 08 May 2011
  St Gothian Sands NR
Four Birds were found here this Morning 1 Male + 3 Females
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Great White Egret
 
All photos of Great White Egret at Marazion (Cornwall) All photos of Great White Egret Upload a photo of the Great White Egret at Marazion (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Great White Egret at Marazion (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 07 May 2011
  Marazion (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sat, 07 May 2011
  Finally dropped in , but did not stay for more than a minute before it flew into the reeds
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Great White Egret
 
All photos of Great White Egret at Marazion (Cornwall) All photos of Great White Egret Upload a photo of the Great White Egret at Marazion (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Great White Egret at Marazion (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 07 May 2011
  Marazion (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sat, 07 May 2011
  Waited quite a while for it to show up
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Whimbrel
 
All photos of Whimbrel at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Whimbrel Upload a photo of the Whimbrel at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Whimbrel at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 04 May 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Wed, 04 May 2011
  on the estuary
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Whimbrel
 
All photos of Whimbrel at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Whimbrel Upload a photo of the Whimbrel at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Whimbrel at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 04 May 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Wed, 04 May 2011
  on the estuary
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Sandpiper
 
All photos of Common Sandpiper in Cornwall All photos of Common Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Common Sandpiper at Hayle Ryans Field (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Common Sandpiper at Hayle Ryans Field (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 04 May 2011
  Hayle Ryans Field (Cornwall) Uploaded: Wed, 04 May 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
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website/blog
 
Black-tailed Godwit
 
All photos of Black-tailed Godwit at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Black-tailed Godwit Upload a photo of the Black-tailed Godwit at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Black-tailed Godwit at Hayle (Cornwall) 
    Taken: Wed, 04 May 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Wed, 04 May 2011
  on the estuary
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Bonaparte's Gull
 
Previous Records of Bonaparte's Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Bonaparte's Gull Upload a photo of the Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 02 May 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 03 May 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Bonaparte's Gull
 
Previous Records of Bonaparte's Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Bonaparte's Gull Upload a photo of the Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 02 May 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 03 May 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Whitethroat
 
All photos of Whitethroat in Cornwall All photos of Whitethroat Upload a photo of the Whitethroat at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Whitethroat at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) 
  adult, female Taken: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
  Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Wheatear
 
All photos of Wheatear in Cornwall All photos of Wheatear Upload a photo of the Wheatear at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Wheatear at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
  Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Greylag Goose
 
All photos of Greylag Goose in Cornwall All photos of Greylag Goose Upload a photo of the Greylag Goose at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Greylag Goose at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
  Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Sedge Warbler
 
All photos of Sedge Warbler in Cornwall All photos of Sedge Warbler Upload a photo of the Sedge Warbler at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Sedge Warbler at Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
  Marazion Marsh (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 26 Apr 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Skylark
 
All photos of Skylark in Cornwall All photos of Skylark Upload a photo of the Skylark at St Gothian Sands NR Godrevy (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Skylark at St Gothian Sands NR Godrevy (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 16 Apr 2011
  St Gothian Sands NR Godrevy (Cornwall) Uploaded: Mon, 18 Apr 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Bonaparte's Gull
 
Previous Records of Bonaparte's Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Bonaparte's Gull Upload a photo of the Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Bonaparte's Gull at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 17 Apr 2011
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Mon, 18 Apr 2011
  Have had to crop the image quite a lot as it was mid Estuary and very distant.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Purple Heron
 
All photos of Purple Heron at College Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Purple Heron Upload a photo of the Purple Heron at College Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Purple Heron at College Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 11 Apr 2011
  College Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Mon, 11 Apr 2011
  Conditions, Dull and misty, Just managed one shot before it flew and I was 200 yds away and hidden in undergrowth. A very edgy bird.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Land's End (Cornwall) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Land's End (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Land's End (Cornwall) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 10 Apr 2011
  Land's End (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sun, 10 Apr 2011
  At Treve Common. This one was just a little to far away for decent pics.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Gull-billed Tern
 
Previous Records of Gull-billed Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Gull-billed Tern at Sennen (Cornwall) All photos of Gull-billed Tern Upload a photo of the Gull-billed Tern at Sennen (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Gull-billed Tern at Sennen (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 10 Apr 2011
  Sennen (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sun, 10 Apr 2011
  T Trevilley Farm, spent half an hour with this bird although we were not in the best position for light.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Garganey
 
All photos of Garganey at College Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Garganey Upload a photo of the Garganey at College Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Garganey at College Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  adult, male Taken: Fri, 08 Apr 2011
  College Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sat, 09 Apr 2011
 
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Ring-necked Duck
 
All photos of Ring-necked Duck at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Ring-necked Duck Upload a photo of the Ring-necked Duck at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Ring-necked Duck at Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 02 Apr 2011
  Stithians Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sun, 03 Apr 2011
  Taken from Hide on Southern Causeway WX Overcast broken cloud, very flat lighting.
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Kestrel
 
All photos of Kestrel at Godrevy Cove (Cornwall) All photos of Kestrel Upload a photo of the Kestrel at Godrevy Cove (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Kestrel at Godrevy Cove (Cornwall) 
    Taken: Feb 2011
  Godrevy Cove (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 22 Mar 2011
  St Gothian Sands NR
Photo: Monty Curtis
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog