Choughs reappear at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall after decades of absence
Summary
Chough birds, which have strong connections to Cornwall and the legend of King Arthur, have returned to Tintagel Castle after being absent since the 1970s. These birds disappeared due to loss of their cliffside habitat but have slowly come back, with recent sightings confirmed by English Heritage and local bird experts.Key Facts
- Choughs are native birds with red beaks and feet and are important symbols in Cornwall.
- They disappeared from the Tintagel area in the early 1970s because their grazing cliff habitats were lost.
- Choughs are linked to the King Arthur legend, believed to represent his spirit.
- English Heritage and local ornithologists confirmed choughs returned to Tintagel starting in 2024.
- A small group of choughs has been seen regularly, growing from one bird to several.
- The birds’ return has been kept quiet to allow them to settle without disturbance.
- The Cornish chough population began growing after pairs arrived from Ireland in 2001.
- There is hope the birds will spread further along the southwest coast and reconnect with populations in south Wales.
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