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Jim Lawrence

@jimlaw.bsky.social

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Retired former Global Marketing Manager at BirdLife International. Now birding daily in my home county of Norfolk.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Rob. A smart bird indeed!

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

Thanks, Nicholas.

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 8d

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 · 18d

Thanks, Tim. That’s an extraordinary thought.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks, James. Appreciated.

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 18d

Yes, indeed, and many other rarities too!

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · 18d

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 · Jul 26

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 · Jul 1

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

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 30

Sorry - Ouse Fen…

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 30

I’m so jealous it didn’t come our way in Norfolk. But if it had to go anywhere else, I’m glad it came your way. Big bonus you nailed it before Ouze Fen Birdfinder General - Richard Grimmet! 😉

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congratulations, Rachel! That’s some find!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 30

A reverential, hushed silence was observed by all as we waited with bated-breath for an adult Great Grey Owl to come in to feed its two young. Thanks Jari Peltomaki for providing another spellbinding Finnature experience!

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 27

Another priority target on our Finnish trip was the elusive Three-toed Woodpecker. Remarkably, this nominate race adult male chose a telegraph pole to drum from, while deep in a 1,000 acre old growth forest.

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 25

I guess I sensed it wasn’t. You seemed pretty clued up to me and deserved better…

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 25

I couldn’t just stand by and listen to Richard Brooks patronising you any longer!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thanks, Icelass. I’m still buzzing from the experience of this encounter.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 25

My pleasure Icelass. It was great to meet you.

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 23

A fabulous private birding trip to Finland last week enabled me to catch up with several longed-for world lifers, as well as a hatful of other Scandinavian specialities. At the very top of my list was Ural Owl. With expert guiding by Jari Peltomäki of Finnature, we soon scored!

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thanks, John

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · Jun 6

What’s in a name? Would a Rosy Starling, by any other name, smell as sweet as this beauty in Melton Constable today? #NorfolkBirding

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Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · May 31

Thanks, Sbialas. European Turtle Doves are stunners close up.

Jim Lawrence @jimlaw.bsky.social · May 30

When this beauty dropped in out of the blue I was pleased to capture the moment. #NorfolkBirding

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