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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Many thanks, Pete. It’s great when a bird like this is so obliging.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thanks, Leon. Glad you like it.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thanks, Patrick. Much appreciated.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This, elusive, juvenile Spotted Crake has been delighting patient visitors to RSPB Titchwell since it was found by Mark Ward at 13:10 on Thursday. Possibly fresh in, it was initially flighty and showed very well as it explored the closest edge of reeds beside Island Hide. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Connecting with a new bird for me in Norfolk is always special and doing so on nearly the furthest part of Blakeney Point, yesterday, was even more fulfilling. This fabulous Melodious Warbler is only the seventh recorded for the county. Congrats and thanks to finder Andy Stoddart. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This White-rumped Sandpiper, that I encountered this morning, is one of two present at RSPB Snettisham in the past couple of days. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

What a great morning watching Britain’s first Western Reef Heron strut his stuff at Caernarfon Castle Harbour today. #BirdingUK

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

While I’ve seen 13 stunning European Bee-eaters and found a male Blue-headed Wagtail, my photographic highlight in a spring migration spectacular in Norfolk today was actually this fine second calendar year, male Pied Flycatcher at Sheringham. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

A couple of reports of Spotted Flycatchers returning to regular breeding sites in Norfolk today inspired me to go out and find one too. I marvel at these super long-distance migrants, the last I saw was wintering in South Africa in February and was roughly 8,000 miles away! #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Continuing my “gorgeous summer visitors” theme, here’s an action shot I took of the local Sedgeford Hoopoe, feeding avidly on leatherjackets this morning. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Thanks, Rob. Much appreciated.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I’ve sent you details. Good luck.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The chance to look for an “April” Lapland Bunting, refound by Mike Buckland out at Burnham Overy Dunes yesterday, was too enticing an opportunity to miss. On arrival I soon glimpsed it, but then it flew - leading to four hours more searching. This late pm photo was rich reward. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I was at Titchwell within 20 minutes!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Congrats and thanks Trevor Girling for finding this stunning Ross’s Gull yesterday morning and breaking news live. A first for Norfolk for me and undoubtedly Bird of the Year so far! Thanks too, Matt Lonsdale, for relocating in a field inland, shortly after it left the coast. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Continuing the subject of gorgeous summer visitors, grab your sunglasses! 😎 This male Yellow Wagtail at Titchwell this evening certainly caught my eye. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

It dawned on me today that another thing I really like about Spring Migrants is they usually offer double the value. Not only are most visually beautiful, they usually have gorgeous voices too! Don’t you find the call of a Whimbrel taking off sends tingles down your spine? #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Thanks, Lorraine. It seems they’ve all arrived in a rush. I hope to welcome another back today!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Thanks, Rob. I always find they show best on first arrival.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I absolutely love the return of summer migrants and, while I celebrate every one with huge enthusiasm, some feel extra special. I’m sure we all have our favourites. For me catching the first distant snatch of a Grasshopper Warbler reeling is hard to beat. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I visited a cold, windy, Welney yesterday, hoping to see the Red-crested Pochard that had recently arrived. It took a focussed hour scanning to find, finally drifting out of its distant reedy hideout before sailing right below me at Lyle Hide. Phew, what a cracker of a quacker! #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Shorelarks have been few and far between in Norfolk this last winter, so I was delighted to join Mike Buckland and search two out at Great Yarmouth North Denes last Monday, after they hadn’t been reported there for 13 days. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

After nearly a month away in South Africa, it was great to be back birding on the North Norfolk Coast again today. This imposing 2W Glaucous Gull, between Waxham and Horsey, was my primary target and posed beautifully when it finally flew in. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Water Pipits are always great birds to watch closely as they go about their business. This one at Cley today was picking small red worms from the muddy fringes. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

That would be good. Caspian Plover - now you’re talking!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Hi Justin, I hope you are keeping well? I’m doing some travelling soon as February is usually a lull. I’m certainly aiming to keep going after that. I set the current Norfolk yearlisting record with 284 in 2022. The previous record was set by Rob Martin at 279 in 2005.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thanks, Andy. I hope your yearlist is going well too?

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

As 2025 closed, I embraced the challenge of seeing as many different bird species as possible, in Norfolk, this January. The variety has been surprising and provided me a huge total of 173 species - quite possibly a new county record? The fitting finale - five fabulous Shags. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Common Crossbills have been performing well in Norfolk this year, since they started arriving in July, but this lovely male, at Dersingham Bog today, surely has to take top billing! #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Lovely photo Mike and that flock surely a Fire-crested Phyllosc Fandango!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

It was great to discover that the Hume’s Warbler found by Roger Skeen at Holme NOA, yesterday, was still present this morning when I visited. I’d seen one a month earlier at Warham, but this one was rather more obliging as it showed better and also called more frequently. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Outstanding images Mike. Congratulations!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Thanks, Rob. A smart bird indeed!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

A rare trip south of the Waveney border delivered stunning views of my fifth shrike species in East Anglia this year. This adult, male, Red-tailed (“Turkestan”) Shrike showed remarkably well in calm, sunny conditions, in the great company of some fine, old, Suffolk birding pals. #SuffolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Luckily, the Greater Short-toed Lark, found by Nathan Pickering at Snettisham late yesterday evening, was relocated at dawn before vanishing for several hours. A teasing glimpse late-morning stimulated further relocation efforts, with rich rewards for those who braved the rain. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Thanks, Tim. That’s an extraordinary thought.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Yes, indeed, and many other rarities too!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

This fabulous Lesser Grey Shrike at Winterton Dunes in East Norfolk today was another great find by Barry Jarvis. I don’t recall seeing one in this intriguing plumage before. Thoughts on a postcard please… #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

While White-rumped Sandpipers have become a regular bird at Snettisham RSPB Reserve in late July, adults in breeding plumage are much rarer. So it was very rewarding to relocate this pristine bird at high tide yesterday evening. #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Let’s see if my luck holds out. I’m guessing it’s the same bird. Cheers James.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Thanks, Rachel. I hope to get there before it goes travelling again.

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