Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 19/08/2026We're hiring! Please visit www.alderneywildlife.org/jobs for details 052
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We’re delighted to receive the Best Conservation Project Award from Intact Insurance Channel Islands. This award means a lot to us. With more resources now available, we can plant even more trees and continue bringing Alderney’s historic Atlantic woodland back to life. 🌳🌱 Photo by Alex Purdie 090
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Celebrate this collaborative achievement with us! We're having the Community Opening of The Hut at Saye Campsite on Saturday, 30th May, 3 pm. This event is for everyone. Free entry. 100
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 16/04/2026A stunning male Emperor moth recorded by Gill Gaudion, a member of the public. 030
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 10/03/2026We're looking for an Operations Manager, a person with skills in operations, systems and problem‑solving and love for wildlife, to join the team. www.alderneywildlife.org/jobs/operati...alderneywildlife.orgOperations Manager | Alderney Wildlife TrustAWT exists to study, champion and protect Alderney’s wildlife, fostering a thriving island where natural habitats are valued for their vital role in shaping a sustainable future for Alderney and addre... 030
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 04/03/2026By 6 pm, 2/3, 48 dead birds had been recorded on Alderney, 37 of which were puffins. We are asking for volunteers to help monitor Alderney’s beaches. We're also working with colleagues across the Channel Islands and France to record what is happening to better understand the impact of this event 000
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 09/02/2026The gannets are back and so is the AWT's Gannet Cam. Please tune in to our website if you'd like to watch gannets in action. www.alderneywildlife.org/wildlife/web... 0134
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 04/02/2026The Alderney State of Nature Project team have published the list of key habitats and species of Alderney. Over 40 species and 10 marine and terrestrial habitats are included in the list. www.alderneywildlife.org/key-habitats...alderneywildlife.orgKey Habitats and Species | Alderney Wildlife TrustKey Habitats and Species 052
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 28/01/2026A male seal in Cat’s Bay. It seems to be having a good time! Quite a few sightings of seals across the bays of Alderney in the past few weeks. Photo credit to Nick Jouault 020
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 19/01/2026A rook on Alderney, that's something different! This is relatively rare sighting! Photo credit to Gary and Tina Rihoy 041
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 06/01/2026A cute little blob of Long-tailed tit Photo by Thanh Doan 070
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Amethyst deceiver, a beautiful purple fungus, spotted in Vau du Saou Photo by Niamh McDevitt 030
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Red cage fungus (lattice stinkhorn) spotted on 4 November in Driffield It's a rare fungus that gives off a putrid stench which invites flies over to disperse the spores. 040
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Death's-head hawk-moth in the form of an adult, a chrysalis, and a caterpillar! The adults have huge eyes, spikey feet and, of course, impressive skull-shaped marking on the thorax. These caterpillars love chomping on plants from the nightshade family and buddleia. Photo credits: Lou Collings 060
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 12/09/2025A pokemon? No, it's a pine hawk-moth caterpillar! Photo credit: Lulu's 060
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 18/08/2025A kingfisher spotted in Corblets Quarry during the Wetland Bird Survey on 10th August. Photo by AWT Ramsar Ecologist, Niamh McDevitt. 050
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Death's head hawkmoth caterpillar, a great sighting from Andrew Eggleston 040
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Mother Shipton moth in Giffoine, photo by Karen Wade. The markings on this moth’s wings are said to resemble the face of a professes (a witch) from the 16th century. 060
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 27/05/2025A beautiful photo of a Wall Brown in the sun Photo by Sophie Mowbray 050
Reposted by Alderney Wildlife TrustBill Dennis @billdennis.bsky.social · 18/05/2025We saw what looks like a Marsh Harrier with some leg rings on our walk around the Gannet Trail on Alderney today @alderneywt.bsky.social 031
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 14/05/2025It’s Invasive Species Week (12–18 May) You might already know about terrestrial invasive species like the Asian hornet, Australian flatworm, or sour fig—but are you aware of marine invasive non-native species (marine INNS) in Alderney's waters? Check out the marine INNS in the photos below. 000
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 05/05/2025A short clip of puffins billing! This was recorded on the #puffincam last year. Please visit our YouTube @alderneywt for the full video. 032
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Did you know that ringed plovers' breeding season is about to start? Alderney has the last consistently breeding ringed plover population in the Channel Islands. We'll continue to put up cordons on Platte Saline and Saye to protect these waders during their vulnerable time. 021
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 13/02/2025📷The gannets landed on Les Etacs today! After overwintering off the west coast of North Africa and the Bay of Biscay, these seabirds have returned to their breeding site. They will reunite with their mates and start preparing for the nesting season. Photos by Alex Purdie 0183
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 30/01/2025A buzzard gliding through the air at Mannez Quarry Photo by Tony Fiore 000
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 21/01/2025A rare sighting of a humpback whale in Alderney's waters! It was spotted about 5 miles northwest of Casquets on 16 January by Clem Carter, a member of the public Photo credits: Clem Carter 0121
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Last Sunday, we did the Wetland Bird Survey. Highlights included a Brent Goose at Longis Bay, six Grey Plovers at Saye, three Mediterranean Gulls at Braye, 40 Ringed Plovers at Platte Saline, and two Common Scoters at Braye. Photos by Matt Lewis and Esme Coles 021
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 08/01/2025A Red Kite hunting at Kiln Farm A rare sighting spotted by local wildlife photographer James Brenton! Photo credit: James Brenton 011
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 30/12/2024Wow, what a stare! A kestrel near Longis Bird Hide Photo credit: Thanh Doan 042
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Little Grebes at Longis Pond say 'Merry Christmas' to you! 040
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Alderney's Ramsar Site/work brings Alderney national attention. AWT's work monitoring of gannets by drones with Seabird Watch and marine surveying on Alderney, and the Alderney State of Nature Project were mentioned in several national newspapers. @alderney.bsky.social 040
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Wait, what? Christmas is in town? 😍 Photo credit: Alex Purdie 020
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Bottlenose dolphins at Frying Pan Bay last Tuesday Photos: Alex Purdie 060
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Hello there! A visitor from France to Alderney last Sunday. The Tufted Duck was tagged 320 miles away in the north-eastern of France in March 2024. He was spotted at Crabby Quarry during this month's Wetland Bird Survey. 071
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 31/10/2024It's spooky season so here's a spooky story... for seals . If you see a seal resting on the beach, with no clear sign of injury, please give them space and do not come between them and the water. 1142
Alderney Wildlife Trust @alderneywt.bsky.social · 17/10/2024Here's an inquisitive buzzard photo taken on Alderney by Ramsar Ecologist Niamh McDevitt! 030