Cath Jeffs presents on Farmers and Cirl Buntings at a celebration of the work by farmers and food producers doing great things for Devon’s natural environment. 6th October 2012. http://www.devonfarmingfoodandnature.org

2. “On my way hither at the end of June, somewhere between Romsey and
Winchester, a cock Cirl Bunting in fine plumage flew up before me and
perched on the wire or a roadside fence. It was a welcome encounter, and,
alighting, I stood for some time watching him.”
W.H.Hudson, 1903.
http://www.burbage-wiltshire.co.uk
http://www.sciencephoto.com
“not infrequent in Cornwall”
William Yarrell, 1837
“I have delighted in being an ornithologist from
infancy, and, was I not bound by conjugal
attachment, should like to ride my hobby to
distant parts”
http://naturalhistory.museumw Colonel George Montagu, 1800
ales.ac.uk

4. What do cirl buntings need?
Nest Sites
Summer Food
Winter Food

10. Thank you
Devon
Farmers