Birding 

We are fortunate at Sandbank Holidays in that we are situated between some of the most stunning beaches in the country and a popular estuary well-known for its varied birdlife.
The dramatic coastline here provides valuable nesting sites for a large number of sea birds, and it is not unusual to spot Cormorants, Gannets, Razorbills, Guillemots and various species of gulls. In some areas you may even be able to spot Puffins and Peregrine Falcons, and Buzzards have become something of a common site both on the coast and inland.
                                                                            
Just 2 miles away from Sandbank you will find Hayle Estuary, home to a wide number of species. Depending on the time of year, you may see many varieties of duck such as Teal, Wigeon and Shell Duck, and waders such as Redshank, Sandpiper, Dunlin, Godwit and Greenshank. We also have many all-year birds such as Oystercatchers, Curlew and Little  Egrets.
                                          
During the autumn months you can clearly see large shoals of mullet come into the estuary with the tide when you can watch the antics of Herons and Little Egrets as they feed. King George Memorial Walk, which runs parallel to the main street through Hayle, is a beautiful place in which to see a lot of the estuary birds, as well as a stunning variety of plants and flowers- a worthy winner of several Britain In Bloom awards.
Situated between Hayle and Lelant you can find an RSPB hide at Ryan’s Field where you can watch waders, terns and even the odd rarity blown in during migration. Entrance here is free of charge, and there is a daily log to show you the birds you can expect to see.
There is also a beautiful RSPB bird reserve at nearby Marazion which encompasses many different habitats such as lakes, streams, marsh and woodland. In fact, this is known as Cornwall’s largest reed bed. Again, entrance is free, and you can easily combine it with a visit to the beautiful old fishing village of Marazion and St. Michaels mount.
                                                                                  
Situated in Hayle itself, you may like to visit Paradise Park, where you will be able to see a huge variety of birds and mammals, and learn about their World Parrot Trust and the Cornish Chough Project.