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Pete Aley

@plymbirding.bsky.social
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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!

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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Cornish wader fest yesterday with @iteague.bsky.social . The 2 reported Pect Sands @ Siblyback suddenly became a flock of 4! Also 2 Little Stints incl Norwegian ringed. 2 Buff-breasts @ Colliford, 6 Ruff dropped on Crowdy & plenty of Ringed Plov about.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Plym Estuary having a good spell ATM with regular Osprey sightings, Glossy Ibis, Wryneck, up to 5 Whinchats, Spotted Flycatchers, Knot etc. Hopefully more to come!
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The bulk of Shearwater activity at Penlee seawatch yesterday, was the first 20 mins from 07.05. Couldn’t count Manx while pulling out rarer Shearwaters. As the murk quickly cleared they were replaced by Kittiwakes & Terns. 7 Great, 3 Sooty & 5 Balearic Shear, c465 Kits, 36 Sandwich & 2 Arctic Tern.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
It’s time for the UK Government to license gamebird shooting in England and give Hen Harriers and other birds of prey the protection they deserve. Contact your MP today and help stop the illegal killing of these incredible birds. action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
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Save Our Birds of Prey!
It’s time for the UK Government to license gamebird shooting in England and give Hen Harriers and other birds of prey the protection they deserve. Contact your MP today and help stop the illegal kill...
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
CAMRA exposes the lack of independence in our beer market. camra.org.uk/beer-report?...
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CAMRA | I scored 6/8 on CAMRA's quiz
Sharp. You can spot the marketing from the malt. Take the Spot the fake craft quiz on CAMRA's Beer in the UK report.
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Cornwall Birds (CBWPS) @cbwps.org.uk · 11/07/2026
Please send your sightings to recorder@cbwps.org.uk #CornwallBirds #BirdsInCornwall #CBWPS #Bird #Birds #Birdwatching #ConnectWithNature #BeautyAndWonderOfNature #Nature #Wildlife #WildlifeMatters #WildIsles #BritishWildlife #WildCornwall #ILoveCornwall #Cornwall #Kernow
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
More than half way through our Sichuan trip now, and here’s just a few of the highlights: Chestnut-throated Monal-Partridge, Chinese Monal, Lady Amherst’s Pheasant & Ural (Pete David’s) Owl. Also some great scenery, interesting food and a friendly welcome everywhere.
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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
One of the local Birders arrived to see the Bluebells had suddenly appeared & when togger boy had finished with his photos, he took the Bluebells away with him It isn't even a particularly good photo compared to many photos that have been on Bluesky in the last few weeks @birdguides.bsky.social
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Roel Janssen🍀🌹🪶 @vrijevogel56.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
focusingonwildlife.com/news/palm-oi...
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Palm oil clearing advances in Bornean orangutan habitat despite red flags | Focusing on Wildlife
JAKARTA — A palm oil company is ramping up its destruction of forests that are home to critically endangered orangutans in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the
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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We would prefer no Woodcock are shot for so-called 'sport' - it's a red listed species! But we do welcome this long-awaited (4 yrs!) review as a first step & fully expect the shooting season to be shortened. We'll provide consultation guidance shortly. wildjustice.org.uk/woodcock/wil...
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Wild Justice welcomes consultation on greater protection for Woodcock and other protected species - Wild Justice
Conservation campaign group Wild Justice has welcomed news that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be […]
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
This is good news! Well done Wild Justice.
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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Watching channel4 Dirty Business Part 1. Parts 2 & 3 on tonight/weds at 21:00 A similar style to the last year's Post Office scandal programs of people fighting to expose the lies & cover up from Thames Water Well worth watching The execs who made big bonuses by dumping waste need prosecuting
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Lovely blue skies in Sierra de Andújar, but only one very brief sighting of a Lynx. However, Alison did really well to pick it up, and it was the only sighting by anyone, during our stay. Now in Seville enjoying Hoopoes, Ferruginous Duck, Little Bittern, Sardinian Warbler, Wryneck etc in the park.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
I've taken action for our wild places! The Prime Minister is considering weakening environmental protections at a time when nature is already in serious crisis. Speak up today. action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/...
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Stand up for our wild places!
The Prime Minister is backing proposals to weaken protections for our most important wild places by expanding the Fingleton Review’s recommendations. Help stop the rollback before it starts.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Crested Doradito near Karanambu, a Jaguarundi being rehabilitated there, the scarce Guianan Shield endemics Hoary-throated Spinetail & Rio Branco Antbird, a horseback ride seeing Giant Anteater at Waikin & a Sunbittern by the dining room at Wichabai, are just a few of our recent Guyanan highlights.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
One week into our Guyana trip and highlights include a very confiding Tamandua, the habituated Black Curassows at Atta as Lodge, great views of Ferruginous-backed Antbird at Turtle Mountain & the spectacular Kaietuer Falls. Great place!
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
KLM airlines lost Alison’s bag on the way to Guyana. 4 days later still no update, no response, despite repeated requests. Now flown to interior with next to no clothes/ equipment for a 16-day specialist birding trip. Rubbish service. Where’s her bag?Please RT
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
I've just called on the UK Government to stop Berwick Bank! The world's deadliest wind farm for birds shouldn't be funded by public money. action.rspb.org.uk/page/183454/...
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Stop Berwick Bank!
The UK Government could soon award public money to the world's deadliest windfarm for birds. Speak up now.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Just back from an impromptu 10-days in Tanzania, with Alison, booked at short notice after our Madagascar holiday was cancelled. 123 species of birds seem, 26 of which were lifers including Crab Plover. Also plenty of mammals. Most time on Zanzibar but also a short visit to Saadani NP. Great hol!
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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
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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
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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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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)
A Wren stands upright on a mossy branch, beak open in full song, small but defiant. Against a soft golden blur, it seems to speak out for nature itself: a clear voice cutting through the noise, refusing to be ignored.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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!
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
White-rumped Sand Siblyback Res in NE corner 09.30 before flying off with ad Curlew Sand & Dunlin. Trying to refind. @cbwps.org.uk @birdguides.bsky.social
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Cornwall Birds (CBWPS) @cbwps.org.uk · 30/09/2025
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
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Dawn Balmer @debalmer.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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. @birdguides.bsky.social @cbwps.org.uk
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
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. @cbwps.org.uk
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
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. @cbwps.org.uk
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Somerville 😀⚽️👍
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
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. @cbwps.org.uk
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Penlee seawatch 13.50-16.30: Mediterranean Shear 2, Manx 201, Storm Petrel 7, Common Dolphin 4+. @cbwps.org.uk
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
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.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
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. @cbwps.org.uk
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
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. @cbwps.org.uk
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Anyone want these Devon Bird reports, free to a good home? Collect from Plymouth or Colyton.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
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.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Dingy Skipper at Plym Estuary last week. One of 3+ and the first here for many years AFAIK.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
9 Red Kites just drifted low west over Colyton
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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Well we’ve finally left Argentina, flying into La Paz. Then overland by road to Puno & train to Cusco. We loved Argentina and are equally enjoying Peru, where we’ll spend the final 2 weeks of our trip. Pics: Black-fronted Piping-Guan, Surucua Trogon, Azure Jay & Andean Flicker.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Just finished 6 very birdy days south of Salta on the latest leg of our Argentina trip. Wildlife included Yellow-browed Tyrant, plenty of White-tipped Plantcutters (the “complaining bird”, due to the call), Mitred Parakeets & Mountain Vizcachas.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
After several days of searching, both Magellanic Woodpecker & Tapaculo, showed during our last hour in Torres del Paine, Chile. Then back in Argentina, Scale -throated Earthcreeper and Elegant Crested Tinamou were just 2 of the birds I enjoyed.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Great views of this lovely White Monjita in Montevideo, Uruguay, this morning. A bird I had missed in Argentina.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Highlights of the Chile leg of our S. America trip have included swimming Puma, Snares Penguin in the King colony nr Porvenir and close encounters with Magellanic Penguins. Also 1000s of B-b Albatross between Cape Horn and the Fyords and White-bellied Seedsnipe in a snow storm.
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Pete Aley @plymbirding.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Unfortunately Costanera Sur (Buenos Aires) was unexpectedly closed this morning. But birding its fringes produced 50 species including 9 lifers. Pictured Rosy-billed Pochard, Rufescent Tiger-Heron & Red-crested Cardinal. #@rainbowtours.uk
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