Cornwall
Cornwall
The county of Cornwall is a county located in the southwest of England. The county has a population of approximately 500,000 people and covers an area of 3,563 square kilometers. The county town is Truro.
Cornwall is a beautiful county with a stunning coastline. The county is home to many popular tourist destinations including Newquay, St Ives, and Padstow. Cornwall is also well-known for its production of cornish pasties and cornish clotted cream.
If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, then Cornwall is the perfect destination for you. With its mild climate, lovely scenery, and friendly locals, Cornwall is sure to please everyone.
Part or all of Cornwall is in Cornwall AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Part or all of Cornwall is in Tamar Valley AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Part or all of Cornwall is in Isles Of Scilly AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 13 August 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Cornwall
Nature Reserves in Cornwall
There are 57 nature reserves in Cornwall.
Wildlife in and around Cornwall
Cornwall Mammals
There are 61 species of mammals recorded as found near Cornwall.
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
| Field Vole (Microtus agrestis) |
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Cornwall Birds
There are 142 species of birds recorded as found near Cornwall.
| (Anthus spinoletta/petrosus agg.) |
| American Wigeon (Anas americana) |
| Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) |
| Blue-Winged Teal (Anas discors) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Dark-bellied Brent Goose (Branta bernicla subsp. bernicla) |
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