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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Not what I expected to see this evening! Great bird whatever its story...

Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Other than a couple of Yellow-browed Warblers on Lowestoft North Denes it's been a very quiet day. However, a walk around the net posts was livened up by two wonderful Red-veined Darters.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Jack Snipe at Kessingland (+ its hideout - it's in the top pic somewhere!). Would've been impossible to find without a thermal imager and I'd have walked straight past it!

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This Curlew Sandpiper at Breydon Water was one of six seen this afternoon.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A Curlew Sandpiper was in a full-tilt pose on Breydon's South Shore this afternoon. When they strike this pose, it makes them much easier to pick out, even from a distance.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Sadly, no skua action off Lowestoft late afternoon. However, 15 fabulous Pale-bellied Brent Geese appeared at Ness Point. They were too close for me phone scope, but I'm sure there'll be some amazing pictures of these from others.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A Little Egret was perched on the groynes along Lowestoft North Beach this evening. 2 Arctic Skua went south having given a couple some Common Terns a bit of a hard time. The highlight though was adding Curlew Sandpiper to the house list when at least one went south with a flock of 30+ Dunlin.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A flock of 11 Grey Herons arrived at 07.00 over the sea at Lowestoft, before continuing south along the coast at Kessingland. Remarkably another flock of 26 arrived at 12.15!

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The juv Red-footed Falcon is still present in Lowestoft, just north of Gull Wing Bridge, and is feeding from the fence near the dragonfly mural.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

There are going to be lots of fab pics of the Lowestoft Red-footed Falcon but I reckon I nailed this one...

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

To whoever found the juv Red-footed Falcon in Lowestoft, a massive thank you! It's showing very well but is clearly tired. It's just south of the Gull Wing bridge. Wow!

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A couple more of the Breydon Water Sabine's Gull before it flew off at 09.20. Initially it landed in a field before continuing towards the coast at 09.30.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A real beaut of a juv Sabine's Gull at Breydon Water east end thanks to Richie Moores 👍🏽

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Wryneck Gunton Warren in a clearing east of Dip Farm football pitch entrance. Also 4 Redstart, 4 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Wheatear and a Whinchat in the area.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This lovely Green Woodpecker in Corton Churchyard was the closest I (knowingly) came to a Wryneck. Whilst watching it an obliging Pied Fly appeared, closely followed by a Redstart. Like most sites, migrants were arriving late on. We're keeping our fingers crossed they hang around to be enjoyed 🤞🏽

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Redstart Dip Farm, Gunton, Lowestoft.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Increase in small waders at Breydon Water: juv Curlew Sand, juv Little Stint, 177 Dunlin, 61 Ringed Plover, 2 Golden Plover, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, 11 Spoonbill and Hobby.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I was really pleased to see the White-rumped Sandpiper at Benacre Broad, thanks to @cach22.bsky.social Whilst it was never close the light and lack of shimmer allowed reasonable views. Plus it was great to 'get my eye in,' with the species again.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

There have been several Caspian Gulls along Lowestoft North Beach this week. This one was channelling its inner Daniel LaRusso 🥋

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This confiding Golden Plover was seen on Lowestoft North Denes early afternoon before relocating to Gunton Beach.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Spent a lovely evening at Waveney Forest watching the eclipse with the family using those nifty black out specs and phone camera filter.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The two Curlew Sandpipers that have been present at Breydon Water since Friday Aug 7th showed very well along the South Shore this morning.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Breydon Water late morning: 2 Curlew Sandpipers, 8+ Golden Plover, juv Spotted Redshank, 121 Dunlin and c10 Spoonbill.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Breydon Water: 2 Curlew Sand, 141 Dunlin, 1 Golden Plover, 3 Knot, 38 Ringed Plover, 2 Barwit, juv Spotted Redshank and 13 Spoonbill.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

2 Curlew Sandpipers on Breydon Water this evening + a noticeable increase in Ringed Plover to 38+, 1 Golden Plover, Sanderling and 105+ Dunlin in the main flock with a few others scattered around.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Just found this unexpected Hummingbird Hawk-moth in the kitchen, which flew away once it had warmed up.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The waders on Breydon Water can mega distant at times but can also be unbelievably close like this fabulous Black-tailed Godwit. Stunning.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

2,350 Med Gulls roosted at Breydon Water this evening; these included a significant number of juveniles.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

14 Spoonbills doing Spoonbill things mid-morning at Breydon Water, after I got the tide timings wrong. Late arriving but still managed 8 Knot, 5 Greenshank and a bunch of Little Egrets.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

As always, it was a privilege to spend time at Breydon with Peter Allard @yarmouthbirder.bsky.social, who has been birding there since 1957 and is a treasure trove of knowledge/stories. His effervescent enthusiasm for Breydon after so long is inspiring. One of three Common Sandpipers from y'day.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

1.8.2026 An early start sadly failed to produce @jameslowenwild.bsky.social Marsh Sandpiper. However, as always there were 100s of birds to sift through. Breydon Water is a special place, hard to bird but a special. Highlights: Pec Sand, present for its 8th day, Grey Plover and 11 Ringed Plover.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Pec Sand still at Breydon Water and was still showing from the hide end at 07.25, but the tide was almost fully up. Other highlights: 17 Sandwich Tern, 10 Common Tern, 6 Little Tern, 106 Dunlin, 6 Knot, 3 Turnstone and 6 Common Sand.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Pec Sand was in the same area as it was on Saturday, loosely associating with a small group of Dunlin. Also, 3 Greenshank, 3 Barwit, 86 Dunlin, Whimbrel and loads of Med Gulls.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The best pics I could get of this morning's Pec Sand at Breydon where there's been a noticeable increase in Dunlin with 91+ counted. Other highlights: 2 Osprey, 17 Spoonbill, 7 Knot, 2 Golden Plover and a Common Sand.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Pectoral Sand with the Dunlin on Breydon Water + 2 Osprey earlier.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Quick visit to Burgh Castle/Breydon last night (although Erin says there's no such thing as a 'quick' visit there 🤣) where 5 Spoonbill, 100s of Med Gulls and a beautiful sunset were the highlights.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

@markgolley.bsky.social I've been finding your recent limosa posts very useful, thanks. Over the years I think I've been overlooking them on Breydon so have been paying them more attention recently. These grey birds seem to fit the bill but would appreciate your thoughts if you have time.

This ringed bird was present last year and was thought to be limosa then.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Burgh Castle: 5 Spoonbill, 413 Blk-tailed Godwit, 3 Knot, 198 Avocet and Golden Plover. Interestingly, I've had 4 colour-ringed godwits on each of my last few visits here but haven't seen the same one twice. Yet, numbers continue to build. Makes me wonder how many birds actually use the site.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Breydon east end, early morning: 26 Dunlin, 3 Knot, 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, 100s Redshank, 2 Spoonbill, 30+ Med Gull and 9 Sandwich Tern.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Carlton Marshes 20.7.2026: colour ringed limosa godwit + a second juv, my first 2 Green Sandpiper of the year, 2 Avocet, Dunlin, Hobby, Grasshopper Warbler + 15 Little and 4 Great White Egret into roost.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Numbers Black-tailed Godwit continue to build at Burgh Castle Flats/Breydon with 329 showing really well today. I really enjoy watching these chatty flocks going about their business.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Ad & juv Black-tailed Godwit at Carlton Marshes.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Carlton Marshes 10th July: 6 Great White Egret, 28 Little Egret, 1 Cattle Egret into roost between 20.44-21.45 + 3 Common Sand, Greenshank, ad & juv Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Hobby, juv Cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler, 5 Barn Owl at once and 2 Great Green Bush-cricket.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Who else thought they were going to refind the Hudsonian Godwit today? I tried and failed at Burgh Castle where there were 127 Black-tailed Godwits. The light was less than ideal but nothing unusual stood out. Next time! 🤞🏽

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Hudsonian Godwit showing well on Minsmere south scrape - a mega find by Mike Cartwright!

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

This lake at Lound Lakes was alive with dragonflies early afternoon including 2 male Lesser Emperors amongst the many Emperors and Norfolk Hawkers.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Great to see 6 White-letter Hairstreak along Gunton Cliff, Lowestoft today.

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Rob Wilton @lowestoftlizards.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Carlton Marshes 20.00-22.00. summer plumaged Cattle Egret, 4 Great White Egret (one black billed), 13 Little Egret into roost, Spoonbill, 2 Bittern, 2 Hobby, 4 Avocet on Peto's Marsh.

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