Land meets Sea

The rugged beauty of the lizard peninsula is amplified by its rolling hills and coastal drama. The most southerly point of the UK is a collision zone of two hemispheres. The lizard peninsula was formed in the southern hemisphere and it has been slowly moving north ever since, crashing into the rest of Britain and shaping Cornwall as we know it today. ‘Land meets sea’ aims to explore the bird life represented by both elements of land and sea, showcasing the need for survival in both ecosystems. Large parts of Cornwall is defined by its grazed pastures and farmlands that lie close to the sea, creating a unique opportunity to witness both inlands species such as a skylark or meadow pipits but also sea loving birds such as the Fulmar or Osyercatcher. Puffins can also be seen at sea on their way to breeding grounds or living off the Atlantic. Life is challenging on the Lizard and nothing emphasises this like the battle between predator and prey which is shown in all its gruesome glory throughout this work. Ultimately, the Lizard point provides a variety of options for life, with survival not guaranteed, it is possible for birds to thrive in such a unique part of the world.