Maybe wading birds are one of your interests, in which case Marazion marsh or Copperhouse Creek Hayle or Hayle Estuary itself are of special interest. Rare waders can be seen on occasions, maybe Pectoral Sandpiper or Long billed Dowitcher. Marazion marsh, between Longrock, Penzance and Marazion, opposite St Michael's Mount is another R.S.P.B reserve worth a visit. In summer Reed and Sedge Warblers are here as well as the Cetti's Warbler now established in the marsh and spreading along the adjacent wet valleys. Many times in spring or late summer there has been an Osprey here on route to or from the breeding grounds in Scotland.
Many ducks are here in winter as well as waders, grebes and divers.
From the car park walk along the left-hand shore to the hide. You are almost sure to meet another birdwatcher and if you are inexperienced I am sure they will point out anything of interest here. A walk along the quay at Newlyn will not only give close up views of several species of gull but often provides first class views of Turnstones as they hop around the boats or along the quay in front of you. Continue along the Promenade from Newlyn to Penzance harbour and excellent views can be had of divers and grebes in winter, and of special interest on the rocks and harbour wall, between the swimming pool and the harbour are the Purple Sandpipers from late summer to early spring, up to fifty feed here and roost on the wall at high tide. As you can see from the above there is almost every type of habitat within the Penwith area and if you are inexperienced you can nearly always come across a regular birdwatcher to talk to.