Pete Carroll
@petecarroll.bsky.social
Scottish, birder, rock music fan, have written a few novels, ecologist
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Bursary opportunity!
The aims of the Eric Hosking Trust are to sponsor natural history and ornithological research through the media of writing, photography, painting or illustration.
erichoskingtrust.com/apply/
Deadline 30 September - please apply!
The aims of the Eric Hosking Trust are to sponsor natural history and ornithological research through the media of writing, photography, painting or illustration.
erichoskingtrust.com/apply/
Deadline 30 September - please apply!
September 4, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Bursary opportunity!
The aims of the Eric Hosking Trust are to sponsor natural history and ornithological research through the media of writing, photography, painting or illustration.
erichoskingtrust.com/apply/
Deadline 30 September - please apply!
The aims of the Eric Hosking Trust are to sponsor natural history and ornithological research through the media of writing, photography, painting or illustration.
erichoskingtrust.com/apply/
Deadline 30 September - please apply!
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They're (finally!) back in stock! The versatile, robust and dependable Cley Spy Mulepack is now available to order via our website.
cleyspy.co.uk/product-cate...
They're also in stock in our Glandford shop today and will be available from our NWT Cley shop tomorrow.
cleyspy.co.uk/product-cate...
They're also in stock in our Glandford shop today and will be available from our NWT Cley shop tomorrow.
September 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM
They're (finally!) back in stock! The versatile, robust and dependable Cley Spy Mulepack is now available to order via our website.
cleyspy.co.uk/product-cate...
They're also in stock in our Glandford shop today and will be available from our NWT Cley shop tomorrow.
cleyspy.co.uk/product-cate...
They're also in stock in our Glandford shop today and will be available from our NWT Cley shop tomorrow.
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Details of my exhibition at Cley Visitor Centre as part of their centenary celebrations
24 Aug - 6 Sept
24 Aug - 6 Sept
August 17, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Details of my exhibition at Cley Visitor Centre as part of their centenary celebrations
24 Aug - 6 Sept
24 Aug - 6 Sept
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Reposting as seawatching season is here again:
For ID purposes videos can be great for familiarising yourself with seabird flight actions, structure, etc. but it’s a pain tracking down useful clips. I’ve collated video links for various N Atlantic species here #seabirds #seawatching #birding #birdID
chatterstanes.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/s...
chatterstanes.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/s...
Seabird Video Footage as a Learning Resource for Seawatchers
During the last few years significant progress has been made in improving our understanding of identification criteria and distribution of previously problematic seabird species. This progress has …
chatterstanes.wordpress.com
July 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Reposting as seawatching season is here again:
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Final week to apply for our FREE Young Leaders Course➡️ www.bto.org/young-le...
This residential course is for young people aged 18–25 who want to make a difference for the natural world & for people. 🌳🐦
📆 Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026.
📍 Cameron’s Cottage, Hampshire.
📝 Deadline: 22 June
This residential course is for young people aged 18–25 who want to make a difference for the natural world & for people. 🌳🐦
📆 Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026.
📍 Cameron’s Cottage, Hampshire.
📝 Deadline: 22 June
June 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Final week to apply for our FREE Young Leaders Course➡️ www.bto.org/young-le...
This residential course is for young people aged 18–25 who want to make a difference for the natural world & for people. 🌳🐦
📆 Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026.
📍 Cameron’s Cottage, Hampshire.
📝 Deadline: 22 June
This residential course is for young people aged 18–25 who want to make a difference for the natural world & for people. 🌳🐦
📆 Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026.
📍 Cameron’s Cottage, Hampshire.
📝 Deadline: 22 June
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It’s the time of year to be out finding, recording and enjoying rare breeding birds, but it’s vital to put their welfare first. Here’s some advice from @markaeaton.bsky.social, and there’s a blog here tinyurl.com/RBBPsafe [1/2] youtu.be/5xXc9Dl7vwk?...
Putting birds first, pt1
YouTube video by Rare Breeding Birds Panel
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March 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
It’s the time of year to be out finding, recording and enjoying rare breeding birds, but it’s vital to put their welfare first. Here’s some advice from @markaeaton.bsky.social, and there’s a blog here tinyurl.com/RBBPsafe [1/2] youtu.be/5xXc9Dl7vwk?...
Listening to Tokyo Tapes by Scorpions and remembering Francis Buchholz who's sadly passed today. An underrated bass player and an integral part of the band's golden era.
January 23, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Listening to Tokyo Tapes by Scorpions and remembering Francis Buchholz who's sadly passed today. An underrated bass player and an integral part of the band's golden era.
We're looking for a couple of full-time field surveyors. If you know your birds, don't mind a bit of physical graft, and are based in Scotland (or want to be), then fire in an application. #Jobs #Scotland #Ecology #Birds
www.countryside-jobs.com/job/feb26/bi...
www.countryside-jobs.com/job/feb26/bi...
January 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM
We're looking for a couple of full-time field surveyors. If you know your birds, don't mind a bit of physical graft, and are based in Scotland (or want to be), then fire in an application. #Jobs #Scotland #Ecology #Birds
www.countryside-jobs.com/job/feb26/bi...
www.countryside-jobs.com/job/feb26/bi...
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📢 We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM
📢 We're looking for a PhD student to focus on habitat use of wintering Curlew in and around coastal SPAs. Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/CurlewPhD
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
The student will be based at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and BTO, starting in October 2026 for four years.
📆 Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18 February #Ornithology
Home from a cracking day run to Dornoch with @l8bda.bsky.social. Both of us finally getting Black Scoter on our lists. King Eider, Surf Scoter, Snow Bunting, Twite and Crested Tit made for a decent supporting cast. #Birds #ScottishBirds #RareBirds #4ScoterDay #FrozenBeach
January 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Home from a cracking day run to Dornoch with @l8bda.bsky.social. Both of us finally getting Black Scoter on our lists. King Eider, Surf Scoter, Snow Bunting, Twite and Crested Tit made for a decent supporting cast. #Birds #ScottishBirds #RareBirds #4ScoterDay #FrozenBeach
Back to work this week, so fewer chances to walk or watch from the house. Current #FootIt total is 60 species. Pretty happy with that, six days in. Highlights have been White-tailed Eagle and Kingfisher. My seen within 25k of the house is at a respectable 88. With Common Scoter and WF Goose best.
January 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Back to work this week, so fewer chances to walk or watch from the house. Current #FootIt total is 60 species. Pretty happy with that, six days in. Highlights have been White-tailed Eagle and Kingfisher. My seen within 25k of the house is at a respectable 88. With Common Scoter and WF Goose best.
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For ID purposes videos can be great for familiarising yourself with seabird flight actions, structure, etc. but it’s a pain tracking down useful clips. I’ve collated video links for various N Atlantic species here #seabirds #seawatching #birding #birdID
chatterstanes.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/s...
chatterstanes.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/s...
Seabird Video Footage as a Learning Resource for Seawatchers
During the last few years significant progress has been made in improving our understanding of identification criteria and distribution of previously problematic seabird species. This progress has …
chatterstanes.wordpress.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
For ID purposes videos can be great for familiarising yourself with seabird flight actions, structure, etc. but it’s a pain tracking down useful clips. I’ve collated video links for various N Atlantic species here #seabirds #seawatching #birding #birdID
chatterstanes.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/s...
chatterstanes.wordpress.com/2025/12/23/s...
I've uploaded a report to Cloudbirders from the recent birding trip @l8bda.bsky.social and I took to Spain. #Birding #Spain #Andalucia #Extremadura
www.cloudbirders.com/be4/download...
www.cloudbirders.com/be4/download...
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I've uploaded a report to Cloudbirders from the recent birding trip @l8bda.bsky.social and I took to Spain. #Birding #Spain #Andalucia #Extremadura
www.cloudbirders.com/be4/download...
www.cloudbirders.com/be4/download...
I'll be honest I wasn't sure this Aerosmith/Yungblud EP would be up to much. I'm happy to be proved wrong! So good to hear Tyler back and bang in form. Great tunes and superb modern production. #RockRoyalty #ToxicTwins
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'll be honest I wasn't sure this Aerosmith/Yungblud EP would be up to much. I'm happy to be proved wrong! So good to hear Tyler back and bang in form. Great tunes and superb modern production. #RockRoyalty #ToxicTwins
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Finding the best #BlackFriday deals can be overwhelming. Skip the endless searches and visit www.cleyspy.co.uk for unbeatable UK prices. If you find a better deal elsewhere, let us know and we'll match it, hassle-free! 😎🦅🔭 #blackfriday
Buy Binoculars & Telescopes Online - Cley Spy
Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Shop. Quality new and used binoculars and telescopes from Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss and more available instore and online from Cley Spy.
www.cleyspy.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Finding the best #BlackFriday deals can be overwhelming. Skip the endless searches and visit www.cleyspy.co.uk for unbeatable UK prices. If you find a better deal elsewhere, let us know and we'll match it, hassle-free! 😎🦅🔭 #blackfriday
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Details of my annual exhibition www.jamesmccallum.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Details of my annual exhibition www.jamesmccallum.co.uk
I've got one of these, and they are absolutely fantastic! A complete game changer in terms of carting your scope and tripod around. Highly recommended. #BirdingGear 👍
Carry your kit comfortably with the original Cley Spy Mulepack, designed to hold a scope and tripod, leaving your hands free for binoculars. Now just £59 in store and online with free shipping: www.cleyspy.co.uk/product/cley... #BirdingGear
Cley Spy Mulepack | Buy Online at CleySpy
The quality Cley Spy Mulepack is available from CleySpy with a wide range of accessories (other filter)- buy online at fantastic prices
www.cleyspy.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I've got one of these, and they are absolutely fantastic! A complete game changer in terms of carting your scope and tripod around. Highly recommended. #BirdingGear 👍
Day two and we almost nailed it. Missed on the Bald Ibis but I added six lifers - Little Swift, White-headed Duck, Marbled Duck, Red-knobbed Coot, Black-headed Weaver, and Med Short-toed Lark. Fantastic day! #Birding #Spain #Andalucia
November 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Day two and we almost nailed it. Missed on the Bald Ibis but I added six lifers - Little Swift, White-headed Duck, Marbled Duck, Red-knobbed Coot, Black-headed Weaver, and Med Short-toed Lark. Fantastic day! #Birding #Spain #Andalucia
First day in Spain yesterday was top notch! Lifers were House Bunting, Bonelli's Eagle and Black-winged Kite. Superb scenery and huge numbers of birds. #Birding
November 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
First day in Spain yesterday was top notch! Lifers were House Bunting, Bonelli's Eagle and Black-winged Kite. Superb scenery and huge numbers of birds. #Birding