Alphington Birder
@alphington-birder1.bsky.social
Wildlife, photography, football & environmental Issues. I am red & green. We need to care for our environment and planet 🌍 not exploit them selfishly 🇬🇧🇪🇺. Full time dad currently.
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I just supported this appeal for the NT to buy this vital butterfly site. The surrounding arable land will be converted to flower-rich grassland, greatly expanding the butterfly and wildlife habitat in the centre of the Dorset Downs. Please help if you can www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/a...
Donate to the Cerne Abbas Nature Appeal
Donate to the Cerne Abbas Appeal so together, we can help restore the land, habitats and species that live there.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I just supported this appeal for the NT to buy this vital butterfly site. The surrounding arable land will be converted to flower-rich grassland, greatly expanding the butterfly and wildlife habitat in the centre of the Dorset Downs. Please help if you can www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/a...
Another excellent #LowCarbonBirding day on Exminster. Best views yet of LC Tern off Turf. Merlin chasing a Skylark, Skylark won. Spttd Redshank on marsh. 7 Mergs, 305 Avocet, 540+ Golden Plover, 27 Grey Plover, 23 Barwit & much much more. See Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Another excellent #LowCarbonBirding day on Exminster. Best views yet of LC Tern off Turf. Merlin chasing a Skylark, Skylark won. Spttd Redshank on marsh. 7 Mergs, 305 Avocet, 540+ Golden Plover, 27 Grey Plover, 23 Barwit & much much more. See Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...
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Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Sign the petition asking the Government to finally end peat compost sales with legislation in 2026 - no more delays. It’s been a long and tiring road to get peat compost banned and we need your signatures and shares now more than ever to get it done. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
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#FARAGE: "PATRIOT"? OR PUPPET?
Sources linked @ faragewatch.media/nigel-farage-patriot-or-puppet
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This is p2 of issue 1 (2nd ed) of #FarageWatch.
Browse 4pp newsletter: heyzine.com/flip-book/fc3fd9aec9.html
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This is p2 of issue 1 (2nd ed) of #FarageWatch.
Browse 4pp newsletter: heyzine.com/flip-book/fc3fd9aec9.html
Order a bundle now to post: faragewatch.media/product/bundles-of-faragewatch-newsletters
December 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#FARAGE: "PATRIOT"? OR PUPPET?
Sources linked @ faragewatch.media/nigel-farage-patriot-or-puppet
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This is p2 of issue 1 (2nd ed) of #FarageWatch.
Browse 4pp newsletter: heyzine.com/flip-book/fc3fd9aec9.html
Order a bundle now to post: faragewatch.media/product/bundles-of-faragewatch-newsletters
Sources linked @ faragewatch.media/nigel-farage-patriot-or-puppet
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This is p2 of issue 1 (2nd ed) of #FarageWatch.
Browse 4pp newsletter: heyzine.com/flip-book/fc3fd9aec9.html
Order a bundle now to post: faragewatch.media/product/bundles-of-faragewatch-newsletters
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A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives.
momentummag.com/a-decade-lon...
momentummag.com/a-decade-lon...
A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives
If you’re looking for yet another reason to hop on your bicycle today—especially if you’re in your 60s or beyond—new research out of Japan has delivered a big one.
momentummag.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives.
momentummag.com/a-decade-lon...
momentummag.com/a-decade-lon...
#LowCarbonBirding magic today taking train to Dawlish W for second look at Lesser C Tern. Preformed well in front of the hide. Also 30 Grey Plover, 3cy argentatus Herring Gull, 30 Common Scotor. More on Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...
Dawlish Warren - Devon Birds
Took the train to Dawlish W to have second looks at the Ad Lesser Crested Tern. After distant flight views it then fly in front of the hide and landed there.
www.devonbirds.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#LowCarbonBirding magic today taking train to Dawlish W for second look at Lesser C Tern. Preformed well in front of the hide. Also 30 Grey Plover, 3cy argentatus Herring Gull, 30 Common Scotor. More on Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...
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Nigel Farage urged to sack Reform council leader accused of racism
Nigel Farage urged to sack Reform council leader accused of racism
Party is investigating Ian Cooper as Labour MPs call for him to resign as leader of Staffordshire county council
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UK politics live – latest updates
Nigel Farage has been urged to sack a Reform UK council leader accused of racism over social media posts including one saying a black British lawyer should have “F’d off back to Nigeria”.
Ian Cooper, the leader of Staffordshire county council, allegedly called Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, a “narcissistic Pakistani” and said migrants were “intent on colonising the UK, destroying all that has gone before”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Nigel Farage urged to sack Reform council leader accused of racism
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In case it wasn't already obvious why Farage and his party are spreading misinformation about the climate crisis and trying to blame the most vulnerable for the problems caused by inequality - they've just received a record donation from a jet fuel multimillionaire!
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
In case it wasn't already obvious why Farage and his party are spreading misinformation about the climate crisis and trying to blame the most vulnerable for the problems caused by inequality - they've just received a record donation from a jet fuel multimillionaire!
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Bill increases of nearly a third for millions of ordinary people have helped Thames Water's profits soar to over £400 million. Foreign hedge fund lenders want more power to pollute our waters and raise our bills. Privatised water is a scam. Let's bring it back into public hands.
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bill increases of nearly a third for millions of ordinary people have helped Thames Water's profits soar to over £400 million. Foreign hedge fund lenders want more power to pollute our waters and raise our bills. Privatised water is a scam. Let's bring it back into public hands.
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Here's UKIP's former Scottish leader David Coburn, who has denied taking Russian bribes after being named in Whatsapp messages between Nathan Gill and a pawn of the Putin administration, being applauded by Gill for arguing against Ukraine's entry to the EU
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Here's UKIP's former Scottish leader David Coburn, who has denied taking Russian bribes after being named in Whatsapp messages between Nathan Gill and a pawn of the Putin administration, being applauded by Gill for arguing against Ukraine's entry to the EU
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Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope is here.
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
Help us beat Reform in May. Donate today ⤵️
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Sadiq Khan says Farage’s denial of teenage racism allegations ‘desperate’
Sadiq Khan says Farage’s denial of teenage racism allegations ‘desperate’
Exclusive: London mayor says allegations about Reform leader had summoned memories of his own past
Sadiq Khan has spoken of his dismay at Nigel Farage’s “desperate” denials of allegations of teenage racism as he described how his experience as a child had shaped his life.
The mayor of London said testimony from more than 20 individuals who made allegations about the Reform leader had summoned memories of his own past. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Sadiq Khan says Farage’s denial of teenage racism allegations ‘desperate’
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Climate change is driving 40% of UK food price hikes.
Protecting households from spiralling costs of living means protecting the planet.
It's time to kick the expensive fossil fuel habit and accelerate the shift towards heating & powering Britain with efficient renewables.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
Protecting households from spiralling costs of living means protecting the planet.
It's time to kick the expensive fossil fuel habit and accelerate the shift towards heating & powering Britain with efficient renewables.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Climate change is driving 40% of UK food price hikes.
Protecting households from spiralling costs of living means protecting the planet.
It's time to kick the expensive fossil fuel habit and accelerate the shift towards heating & powering Britain with efficient renewables.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
Protecting households from spiralling costs of living means protecting the planet.
It's time to kick the expensive fossil fuel habit and accelerate the shift towards heating & powering Britain with efficient renewables.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
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"We can judge Farage not just by the words he, allegedly, shouted as a child, but by the words and actions he has chosen as an adult."
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"We can judge Farage not just by the words he, allegedly, shouted as a child, but by the words and actions he has chosen as an adult."
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
Zack Polanski on why Farage should be judged on his record as a politician which has seen him echo conspiracy and language of the far right.
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At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
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Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
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Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
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BREAKING: As Reform UK's former Welsh leader and Nigel Farage associate is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda, @peterjukes.bsky.social reports on why it opens the door to a broader investigation of Russian interference in our politics
Nathan Gill, Voloshyn and the Kremlin’s European Network
The sentencing of Reform UK's former leader in Wales to ten and a half years in prison should open the door to a broader investigation into the pro-Kremlin network that has infiltrated European politi...
bylinetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
BREAKING: As Reform UK's former Welsh leader and Nigel Farage associate is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda, @peterjukes.bsky.social reports on why it opens the door to a broader investigation of Russian interference in our politics
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Nazi salutes and racism: the allegations about Nigel Farage’s school days – podcast
Nazi salutes and racism: the allegations about Nigel Farage’s school days – podcast
Former pupils at Dulwich College have made shocking claims about the Reform leader’s behaviour at school – which he denies. Daniel Boffey reports
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Nazi salutes and racism: the allegations about Nigel Farage’s school days – podcast
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Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report
Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report
Campaign group says it will pursue all legal means to ensure personal accountability for ‘grave betrayal’
Covid-bereaved families have called for Boris Johnson to lose access to public funds and said they will pursue all legal options for personal accountability after a damning report into his handling of the pandemic.
The families said they want all privileges Johnson receives as a former prime minister, including his ministerial pension, his place on the privy council and access to the public duty costs allowance, to be withdrawn. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Covid bereaved call for Boris Johnson to lose ex-PM benefits over inquiry report
A #LowCarbonBirding circular walk from home across to Matford Marsh and up Riverside CP. Highlights 4 Green Sand, Water Rail, 180 Teal, 82 Wigeon, 10 Shoveler, 4 Snipe, 16 Chiffchaff, 3 Little Grebe, Bullfinch and Treecreeper. More details on Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...
Matford Marsh and Riverside CP - Devon Birds
A circular walk from Alphington across fields (building site) to Matford Marsh and then up the river valley from Countess Weir.
www.devonbirds.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A #LowCarbonBirding circular walk from home across to Matford Marsh and up Riverside CP. Highlights 4 Green Sand, Water Rail, 180 Teal, 82 Wigeon, 10 Shoveler, 4 Snipe, 16 Chiffchaff, 3 Little Grebe, Bullfinch and Treecreeper. More details on Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...
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#ReformUK proposed two cuts to Income Tax at the last GE. The £59bn cost to the Treasury would have brought by far the largest gains to the richest households.
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Source links: faragewatch.media/reform-uk-ta...
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From the forthcoming issue 1 of Faragewatch: faragewatch.media/about/
#FarageWatch
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#FarageWatch
November 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#ReformUK proposed two cuts to Income Tax at the last GE. The £59bn cost to the Treasury would have brought by far the largest gains to the richest households.
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Source links: faragewatch.media/reform-uk-ta...
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From the forthcoming issue 1 of Faragewatch: faragewatch.media/about/
#FarageWatch
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From the forthcoming issue 1 of Faragewatch: faragewatch.media/about/
#FarageWatch
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#ReformUK has received almost £5m from wealthy donors since 2023, inc:
c£600k from OFFSHORE TAX-AVOIDERS
£390k from OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY lobbyists/investors
£274k from a HEDGE FUND boss
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Sources: faragewatch.media/whos-bankrol...
From forthcoming issue 1 of Faragewatch: faragewatch.media/about
c£600k from OFFSHORE TAX-AVOIDERS
£390k from OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY lobbyists/investors
£274k from a HEDGE FUND boss
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Sources: faragewatch.media/whos-bankrol...
From forthcoming issue 1 of Faragewatch: faragewatch.media/about
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#ReformUK has received almost £5m from wealthy donors since 2023, inc:
c£600k from OFFSHORE TAX-AVOIDERS
£390k from OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY lobbyists/investors
£274k from a HEDGE FUND boss
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Sources: faragewatch.media/whos-bankrol...
From forthcoming issue 1 of Faragewatch: faragewatch.media/about
c£600k from OFFSHORE TAX-AVOIDERS
£390k from OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY lobbyists/investors
£274k from a HEDGE FUND boss
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Sources: faragewatch.media/whos-bankrol...
From forthcoming issue 1 of Faragewatch: faragewatch.media/about
My #LowCarobBirding trip today was by bike and then train to Dawlish W. 5 Velvet & 18 C Scotor, RT & GN Diver & 10 Chiffchaff. Back in Exeter Kingfisher, F Goosander & Red Kite on Exe below Quay. More info on Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...
Dawlish Warren & Exeter Quay area - Devon Birds
Today I took the train to Dawlish, from Exeter Quay. Meeting Mr Davidson on site. 5 Velvet (F/Imm) & 18 Common Scotor, in usual place off Langston Rock.
www.devonbirds.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
My #LowCarobBirding trip today was by bike and then train to Dawlish W. 5 Velvet & 18 C Scotor, RT & GN Diver & 10 Chiffchaff. Back in Exeter Kingfisher, F Goosander & Red Kite on Exe below Quay. More info on Devon Birds www.devonbirds.org/bird-sightin...