An early morning walk to Pendeen mine found several Linnet broods fledged (since yesterday) and demanding food from their parents. Royal Fern was growing well at several points along the coastal path. Up at the mine, at least three pairs of Wheatear were feeding young in the nest. At least five six-spot Burnet-moths were on the grassy cliff edge. Later, two Chough circled and drifted west over Portheras Cove, then flew back a few hours later. Potentially even rarer than Chough was a Yellowhammer heard singing at Calartha Farm. A quick look at recent birdtrack records suggests the species is far from common in west Cornwall.