Cornwall Birdwatching and Preservation Society

The CBWPS was formed as a result of an appeal published in the Western Morning News on 3 October 1930. This was followed by a meeting held in Truro on 17 January 1931 chaired by Lt. Col. B. H. Ryves with the aim of creating a society of bird lovers in Cornwall. The proposal was accepted and officers elected, and the first Executive Committee Meeting was held on 6 February and the first General Meeting on 28 March that year. == Reserves ==

Walmsley Sanctuary Walmsley Sanctuary (SW 993746). Near to Wadebridge in the valley of the River Amble. Owned and managed by the society. Walmsley Sanctuary is a members only reserve and there is no access for the general public.{{cite web |url= http://www.cbwps.org.uk/Walmsley%20Sanctuary.htm |title= Walmsley Sanctuary... Other sanctuaries • Maer Lake (SS 206073). Near Bude. Jointly owned by the society and Cornwall Wildlife Trust. • Windmill Farm (SW 693152). On the Lizard peninsula. Jointly owned by the society and Cornwall Wildlife Trust. • Loveny (Colliford Reservoir) (SX 185758). On Bodmin Moor. Jointly owned by the society and Cornwall Wildlife Trust. • Drift Reservoir (SW431294). Near Penzance. Managed by the Society under a licence agreement with South West Water. • Stithians Reservoir (SW707372 and SW713350) south of Redruth. Managed by the Society under a licence agreement with South West Water. == References ==