Pete Aley

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!

Great White Egret at Dozmary Pool today. Also, at Siblyback Res, adult Yellow-legged Gull & c290 Redwings going east with 3 Fieldfares.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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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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URGENT ALERT: the invasive YELLOW-LEGGED ASIAN HORNET has reached the Isles of Scilly.

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Mega Ruff count!

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.

A good haul!

No worries and no need to feel like that. You were clearly led astray by the technology which has its limitations.

I’m with Dawn. Astonished! Tree Pipits!??

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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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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Wow! Adult LT Skua has still eluded me☹️

Somerville 😀⚽️👍

In sunshine?!

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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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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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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They’re yours.

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.