Pete Aley
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Lifelong birder, avid Plym Estuary and Soar patch worker, occasional twitcher (more a marathon than a sprint) and enthusiastic foreign birder. Nothing beats finding a rarity!
Great White Egret at Dozmary Pool today. Also, at Siblyback Res, adult Yellow-legged Gull & c290 Redwings going east with 3 Fieldfares.
November 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Great White Egret at Dozmary Pool today. Also, at Siblyback Res, adult Yellow-legged Gull & c290 Redwings going east with 3 Fieldfares.
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As part of a sort out old journals I have the following which are available for free if you fancy rehoming them:
Issues of Oryx from the late 80s & British Wildlife journal. I can provide dates if asked
If I don't get any takers they will go for recycling in the next week or so
Collect Swanage
Issues of Oryx from the late 80s & British Wildlife journal. I can provide dates if asked
If I don't get any takers they will go for recycling in the next week or so
Collect Swanage
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
As part of a sort out old journals I have the following which are available for free if you fancy rehoming them:
Issues of Oryx from the late 80s & British Wildlife journal. I can provide dates if asked
If I don't get any takers they will go for recycling in the next week or so
Collect Swanage
Issues of Oryx from the late 80s & British Wildlife journal. I can provide dates if asked
If I don't get any takers they will go for recycling in the next week or so
Collect Swanage
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As part of a sort out of journals I've found some duplicate copies which are available for free, if you fancy rehoming them:
African Bird Club Vol 24 no ! Mar 17
African Bird Club Vol 25 no 2 Sep 18
African Bird Club Vol 28 no 1 Mar 21
Cotinga No 6 - Aug 96
I can post them, if you pay
African Bird Club Vol 24 no ! Mar 17
African Bird Club Vol 25 no 2 Sep 18
African Bird Club Vol 28 no 1 Mar 21
Cotinga No 6 - Aug 96
I can post them, if you pay
October 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
As part of a sort out of journals I've found some duplicate copies which are available for free, if you fancy rehoming them:
African Bird Club Vol 24 no ! Mar 17
African Bird Club Vol 25 no 2 Sep 18
African Bird Club Vol 28 no 1 Mar 21
Cotinga No 6 - Aug 96
I can post them, if you pay
African Bird Club Vol 24 no ! Mar 17
African Bird Club Vol 25 no 2 Sep 18
African Bird Club Vol 28 no 1 Mar 21
Cotinga No 6 - Aug 96
I can post them, if you pay
What I of course, I should have also said, is a big thank you to all those involved in organising access to the Dove. I hope people donated generously and a good sum was collected for the IOS Wildlife Trust.
A vintage Scilly day on St Agnes on Friday. With the Mourning Dove (a great find by Keith P) in the bag by 9.30am, I enjoyed American Pipit, Spotted Sandpiper, Hoopoe, Turtle Dove & Arctic Warbler. Just like old times!
October 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What I of course, I should have also said, is a big thank you to all those involved in organising access to the Dove. I hope people donated generously and a good sum was collected for the IOS Wildlife Trust.
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The Government has tabled 67 last-minute amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill.‼️
Rushed through with little scrutiny, it’s a shambolic way to reform the planning system.
It creates confusion, sidelines science and leaves nature dangerously exposed.
(1/3)
Rushed through with little scrutiny, it’s a shambolic way to reform the planning system.
It creates confusion, sidelines science and leaves nature dangerously exposed.
(1/3)
October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Government has tabled 67 last-minute amendments to the Planning & Infrastructure Bill.‼️
Rushed through with little scrutiny, it’s a shambolic way to reform the planning system.
It creates confusion, sidelines science and leaves nature dangerously exposed.
(1/3)
Rushed through with little scrutiny, it’s a shambolic way to reform the planning system.
It creates confusion, sidelines science and leaves nature dangerously exposed.
(1/3)
A vintage Scilly day on St Agnes on Friday. With the Mourning Dove (a great find by Keith P) in the bag by 9.30am, I enjoyed American Pipit, Spotted Sandpiper, Hoopoe, Turtle Dove & Arctic Warbler. Just like old times!
October 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A vintage Scilly day on St Agnes on Friday. With the Mourning Dove (a great find by Keith P) in the bag by 9.30am, I enjoyed American Pipit, Spotted Sandpiper, Hoopoe, Turtle Dove & Arctic Warbler. Just like old times!
White-rumped Sand Siblyback Res in NE corner 09.30 before flying off with ad Curlew Sand & Dunlin. Trying to refind.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
White-rumped Sand Siblyback Res in NE corner 09.30 before flying off with ad Curlew Sand & Dunlin. Trying to refind.
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URGENT ALERT: the invasive YELLOW-LEGGED ASIAN HORNET has reached the Isles of Scilly.
#CornwallBirds #BirdsInCornwall #CBWPS #Bird #Birds #Birdwatching #ConnectWithNature #BeautyAndWonderOfNature #Nature #Wildlife #WildlifeMatters #WildIsles #BritishWildlife #WildCornwall #Cornwall #Kernow #UK
#CornwallBirds #BirdsInCornwall #CBWPS #Bird #Birds #Birdwatching #ConnectWithNature #BeautyAndWonderOfNature #Nature #Wildlife #WildlifeMatters #WildIsles #BritishWildlife #WildCornwall #Cornwall #Kernow #UK
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
URGENT ALERT: the invasive YELLOW-LEGGED ASIAN HORNET has reached the Isles of Scilly.
#CornwallBirds #BirdsInCornwall #CBWPS #Bird #Birds #Birdwatching #ConnectWithNature #BeautyAndWonderOfNature #Nature #Wildlife #WildlifeMatters #WildIsles #BritishWildlife #WildCornwall #Cornwall #Kernow #UK
#CornwallBirds #BirdsInCornwall #CBWPS #Bird #Birds #Birdwatching #ConnectWithNature #BeautyAndWonderOfNature #Nature #Wildlife #WildlifeMatters #WildIsles #BritishWildlife #WildCornwall #Cornwall #Kernow #UK
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That happened a bit quicker than expected but the main body of Langmere at East Wretham Heath is now dry. With these unusual water bodies filled by the water table it's hard to know when it might fill again. Last time it was April when it started filling but could be longer. #NorfolkBirding
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
That happened a bit quicker than expected but the main body of Langmere at East Wretham Heath is now dry. With these unusual water bodies filled by the water table it's hard to know when it might fill again. Last time it was April when it started filling but could be longer. #NorfolkBirding
Well just about the worst photo I’ve posted here (& that’s saying something) but I’m celebrating my 200th species at my Plym Estuary & Saltram patch (thanks Dave). Part of, but hopefully not the end of, an excellent recent run here.
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Well just about the worst photo I’ve posted here (& that’s saying something) but I’m celebrating my 200th species at my Plym Estuary & Saltram patch (thanks Dave). Part of, but hopefully not the end of, an excellent recent run here.
Penlee seawatch 07.50-13.00: Long-t Skua 3 (ad + 2 juv), 462 Sarnie, 111 Common, 17 Arctic, 14 Commic & 2 Black Terns, 3 Arctic Skua, 18 Med & 43 Manx Shears, R t Diver, c30 Med Gull.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Penlee seawatch 07.50-13.00: Long-t Skua 3 (ad + 2 juv), 462 Sarnie, 111 Common, 17 Arctic, 14 Commic & 2 Black Terns, 3 Arctic Skua, 18 Med & 43 Manx Shears, R t Diver, c30 Med Gull.
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Penlee seawatch 13.05-16.10: 2 Great, 97 Med & 205 Manx Shears, 8 Stormies, Bonxie, 7 Sarnie Tern, 27 Kittiwake, Med Gull. Also Green Woodpecker & Firecrest.
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September 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Penlee seawatch 13.05-16.10: 2 Great, 97 Med & 205 Manx Shears, 8 Stormies, Bonxie, 7 Sarnie Tern, 27 Kittiwake, Med Gull. Also Green Woodpecker & Firecrest.
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Penlee seawatch 07.40-10.55: Med Shear 1, Manx 22, Sarnie Tern c80, Arctic Skua 3, Arctic Tern 3, Storm Petrel 2, Teal 5.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Penlee seawatch 07.40-10.55: Med Shear 1, Manx 22, Sarnie Tern c80, Arctic Skua 3, Arctic Tern 3, Storm Petrel 2, Teal 5.
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Penlee seawatch 12.30-17.00: Cory’s 1, Sooty Shear 1, Med Shear 12, Max 416, Storm Petrel 3, Arctic Skua 4, Sandwich Tern 19 & Med Gull 1.
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August 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Penlee seawatch 12.30-17.00: Cory’s 1, Sooty Shear 1, Med Shear 12, Max 416, Storm Petrel 3, Arctic Skua 4, Sandwich Tern 19 & Med Gull 1.
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Penlee seawatch 13.50-16.30: Mediterranean Shear 2, Manx 201, Storm Petrel 7, Common Dolphin 4+.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Penlee seawatch 13.50-16.30: Mediterranean Shear 2, Manx 201, Storm Petrel 7, Common Dolphin 4+.
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Before I chuck them out, does anyone want some old Isles of Scilly Bird reports 1987-99? Free to a good home if collected from Plymouth or Colyton.
July 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Before I chuck them out, does anyone want some old Isles of Scilly Bird reports 1987-99? Free to a good home if collected from Plymouth or Colyton.
Penlee seawatch 06.00-09.35: Med Shearwater 1, Manx 200+, Storm Petrel 1, Whimbrel 2, Com Tern 1, Med Gull 7, Com Dolphin 30. Also Tawny Owl & Silver-washed Fritillary nearby.
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July 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Penlee seawatch 06.00-09.35: Med Shearwater 1, Manx 200+, Storm Petrel 1, Whimbrel 2, Com Tern 1, Med Gull 7, Com Dolphin 30. Also Tawny Owl & Silver-washed Fritillary nearby.
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Penlee seawatch 08.05-11.35: Puffin, Med Shear 17, Manx 200+, Storm Petrel 8+, Bonxie, Med Gull 9, Risso’s Dolphin 7(2+ calves), Com Dolphin c10 & Harbour Porpoise 2.
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July 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Penlee seawatch 08.05-11.35: Puffin, Med Shear 17, Manx 200+, Storm Petrel 8+, Bonxie, Med Gull 9, Risso’s Dolphin 7(2+ calves), Com Dolphin c10 & Harbour Porpoise 2.
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Anyone want these Devon Bird reports, free to a good home? Collect from Plymouth or Colyton.
July 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Anyone want these Devon Bird reports, free to a good home? Collect from Plymouth or Colyton.
Ok sorry about the “record shots” but the first Glossy Ibis for the Plym Estuary- in and out before 8am on 16th May - was a red letter day for me.
May 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ok sorry about the “record shots” but the first Glossy Ibis for the Plym Estuary- in and out before 8am on 16th May - was a red letter day for me.
Dingy Skipper at Plym Estuary last week. One of 3+ and the first here for many years AFAIK.
May 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Dingy Skipper at Plym Estuary last week. One of 3+ and the first here for many years AFAIK.
9 Red Kites just drifted low west over Colyton
April 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
9 Red Kites just drifted low west over Colyton
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Bottom trawling is also responsible for destroying a lot of the seabed habitats for fish, crabs and other marine life. It's time it is banned in the UK
Bottom Trawling in European Waters Costs Society up to €11 Billion Annually!
New research shows that bottom trawling costs billions, largely due to massive carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
news.nationalgeographic.org/study-bottom...
New research shows that bottom trawling costs billions, largely due to massive carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
news.nationalgeographic.org/study-bottom...
Study: Bottom Trawling in European Waters Costs Society up to €11 Billion Annually
New research shows that bottom trawling — a damaging fishing practice subsidized by European taxpayers — costs billions, largely due to massive carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Forbidding the practice ...
news.nationalgeographic.org
March 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Bottom trawling is also responsible for destroying a lot of the seabed habitats for fish, crabs and other marine life. It's time it is banned in the UK