James Wright
@guntonbirder.bsky.social
Birder. Patch birder around Gunton, North Lowestoft locally but open to going further afield. Interested too by the weather, land and general geography, landforms etc.
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Biggest balls in europe
Putin has claimed Ukrainian defenders in Kupiansk were surrounded by russian troops.
He even invited international media there to verify it.
President Zelenskyy did some mythbusting, visiting the city.
Kupiansk is Ukraine.
Video by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He even invited international media there to verify it.
President Zelenskyy did some mythbusting, visiting the city.
Kupiansk is Ukraine.
Video by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
December 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Biggest balls in europe
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Ringing Data Reveal Britain's Oldest Honey-buzzard and a Record Year for Siskins www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/R...
Ringing Data Reveal Britain's Oldest Honey-buzzard and a Record Year for Siskins
New figures from the BTO show 865,000 birds ringed in 2024, uncovering remarkable survival stories and a major influx of Siskins across the UK
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ringing Data Reveal Britain's Oldest Honey-buzzard and a Record Year for Siskins www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/R...
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A Purple Sandpiper at Cemlyn, ringed in Sweden but almost certainly bred in Svalbard. The 2024 ringing report from @btobirds.bsky.social, containing more fascinating info, features in BirdNotes alongside recent sightings, incl. potentially Wales' first Bufflehead
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
Tiny rings that reveal birds’ lives
A colour-ringed Purple Sandpiper at Cemlyn on Sunday is the same one seen in the Anglesey bay last winter, having been ringed in June 2024 at Nidingens bird observatory, an island off southwest...
www.birdnotes.wales
December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A Purple Sandpiper at Cemlyn, ringed in Sweden but almost certainly bred in Svalbard. The 2024 ringing report from @btobirds.bsky.social, containing more fascinating info, features in BirdNotes alongside recent sightings, incl. potentially Wales' first Bufflehead
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
www.birdnotes.wales/blog/tiny-ri...
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Counts carried out this autumn on the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border have logged more than 5,000 Sociable Lapwings – one of the largest gatherings of this Critically Endangered species recorded in recent decades:
Bumper Sociable Lapwing count offers hope for global population
More than 5,000 Critically Endangered Sociable Lapwings were counted at a major migration stop-over in Turkmenistan in autumn 2025. The record high offers rare good news for the species and highlights the importance of key staging sites.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Counts carried out this autumn on the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border have logged more than 5,000 Sociable Lapwings – one of the largest gatherings of this Critically Endangered species recorded in recent decades:
Some interesting factsheets linked here!
A Daddy Long-legs Spider Pholcus phalangioides showing off its amazing predatorial skills by silk-wrapping the rear end of a Woodlouse Spider Dysdera crocata while keeping well clear of its formidable jaws. For more info on both species see our Factsheets 3 and 17 at britishspiders.org.uk/factsheets
December 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Some interesting factsheets linked here!
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Trypophobia alert 🫣
This is an Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) from Central America & Western United States, filling his acorn larder
If Trypophobia is new to you, it is an aversion to the sight of repetitive patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps
This is an Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) from Central America & Western United States, filling his acorn larder
If Trypophobia is new to you, it is an aversion to the sight of repetitive patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Trypophobia alert 🫣
This is an Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) from Central America & Western United States, filling his acorn larder
If Trypophobia is new to you, it is an aversion to the sight of repetitive patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps
This is an Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) from Central America & Western United States, filling his acorn larder
If Trypophobia is new to you, it is an aversion to the sight of repetitive patterns or clusters of small holes or bumps
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Excellent @britishbirds.bsky.social paper from @lesserspotnet.bsky.social et al. using passive acoustic monitoring.
LS detected at >60% of sites in southern England, most of which had no recent records. Drums/calls very few over thousands of hours. Birders' chances of an encounter clearly very low!
LS detected at >60% of sites in southern England, most of which had no recent records. Drums/calls very few over thousands of hours. Birders' chances of an encounter clearly very low!
December 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Excellent @britishbirds.bsky.social paper from @lesserspotnet.bsky.social et al. using passive acoustic monitoring.
LS detected at >60% of sites in southern England, most of which had no recent records. Drums/calls very few over thousands of hours. Birders' chances of an encounter clearly very low!
LS detected at >60% of sites in southern England, most of which had no recent records. Drums/calls very few over thousands of hours. Birders' chances of an encounter clearly very low!
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Night night sweet dreamies
Whatever self-care means to you, find time for it every day.
Take a bath, read, call someone you love, anything that makes you feel loved
Whatever self-care means to you, find time for it every day.
Take a bath, read, call someone you love, anything that makes you feel loved
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Night night sweet dreamies
Whatever self-care means to you, find time for it every day.
Take a bath, read, call someone you love, anything that makes you feel loved
Whatever self-care means to you, find time for it every day.
Take a bath, read, call someone you love, anything that makes you feel loved
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🇺🇦‼️ One of the Hardest Moments in Ukrainian History
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
One of the Hardest Moments in Ukrainian History
Discussions about potential Ukrainian concessions are not new, but this time the situation has reached a critical point. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an
theukrainianreview.info
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🇺🇦‼️ One of the Hardest Moments in Ukrainian History
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
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This #InternationalMensDay we’re reminded that suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK. We all have mental health, and talking about it matters. Check in with the men in your life. Reach out. A small conversation can make a big difference.
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This #InternationalMensDay we’re reminded that suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK. We all have mental health, and talking about it matters. Check in with the men in your life. Reach out. A small conversation can make a big difference.
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Divers still at Covenham Reservoir this morning
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@lincswildlife.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
#Birds #UKBirding
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@lincswildlife.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
#Birds #UKBirding
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Divers still at Covenham Reservoir this morning
@lincsbirding.bsky.social
@lincswildlife.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
#Birds #UKBirding
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@lincswildlife.bsky.social
@rarebirder.bsky.social
#Birds #UKBirding
Went to twitch the Pallas Warbler in central Lowestoft this morning, dipped that but came away with a self found sibe chiffchaff... small victories and all that...
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Went to twitch the Pallas Warbler in central Lowestoft this morning, dipped that but came away with a self found sibe chiffchaff... small victories and all that...
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Eastern Black Redstart at the point near the green beacon.
Pic: T Willoughby.
#spurnbirds
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Pic: T Willoughby.
#spurnbirds
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November 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Eastern Black Redstart at the point near the green beacon.
Pic: T Willoughby.
#spurnbirds
@rarebirder.bsky.social
Pic: T Willoughby.
#spurnbirds
@rarebirder.bsky.social
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In the autumn I spend some time looking for Purple Emperor larvae. Before hibernation they spin silk threads to ensure their seat leaf stays attached. Eventually some leaves remain hanging by a silken thread and spinning in the wind. This gives away the caterpillars location - here alongside a bud.
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In the autumn I spend some time looking for Purple Emperor larvae. Before hibernation they spin silk threads to ensure their seat leaf stays attached. Eventually some leaves remain hanging by a silken thread and spinning in the wind. This gives away the caterpillars location - here alongside a bud.
After a couple of days away, a walk around the patch at Dip farm proved it was 'on fire' to an extent, some scattered tit/crest flocks held at least 7 firecrest, sadly not much else and no Pallas warbler. Still some life in autumn yet...
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
After a couple of days away, a walk around the patch at Dip farm proved it was 'on fire' to an extent, some scattered tit/crest flocks held at least 7 firecrest, sadly not much else and no Pallas warbler. Still some life in autumn yet...
The sights and sounds of Camden this afternoon
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The sights and sounds of Camden this afternoon
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Outstanding views of the Pallid Swift at times over the middle of Top Fields - thanks @alanlewiswildlife.bsky.social for letting us know it was showing so well up there
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Outstanding views of the Pallid Swift at times over the middle of Top Fields - thanks @alanlewiswildlife.bsky.social for letting us know it was showing so well up there
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BAD NEWS! Should the swift brick vote have taken place earlier today we would have won. Tories whipped YES but by the time of the vote, support had gone home just like 2 years ago. It is an AGONISING reality. Tell your MP & [email protected] what you think. GUTTED.
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
BAD NEWS! Should the swift brick vote have taken place earlier today we would have won. Tories whipped YES but by the time of the vote, support had gone home just like 2 years ago. It is an AGONISING reality. Tell your MP & [email protected] what you think. GUTTED.
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Last night, Peers voted against Swift bricks: rejecting a simple, proven way to help one of our fastest declining birds recover. ❌
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last night, Peers voted against Swift bricks: rejecting a simple, proven way to help one of our fastest declining birds recover. ❌
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
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Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
New month.
New possibilities.
A fresh page waiting to be written, full of lessons, laughter, and little victories.
Here’s to moving forward with courage, kindness, and curiosity
New month.
New possibilities.
A fresh page waiting to be written, full of lessons, laughter, and little victories.
Here’s to moving forward with courage, kindness, and curiosity
November 1, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Good morning & welcome to #Caturday
New month.
New possibilities.
A fresh page waiting to be written, full of lessons, laughter, and little victories.
Here’s to moving forward with courage, kindness, and curiosity
New month.
New possibilities.
A fresh page waiting to be written, full of lessons, laughter, and little victories.
Here’s to moving forward with courage, kindness, and curiosity
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⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
October 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...
#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
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Iceland’s Varied Thrush. I wonder where that’s going, when it heads South?
October 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Iceland’s Varied Thrush. I wonder where that’s going, when it heads South?
A successful twitch to Upper Hollesley common to see the smart first winter Brown Shrike, it often kept low out of the chilly wind that cut across the heath, but some good views were had. Nice to see Crossbills and Yellowhammer and several stonechats, thanks to @richardcsmith.bsky.social for driving
October 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A successful twitch to Upper Hollesley common to see the smart first winter Brown Shrike, it often kept low out of the chilly wind that cut across the heath, but some good views were had. Nice to see Crossbills and Yellowhammer and several stonechats, thanks to @richardcsmith.bsky.social for driving
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Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other individual wind farm on the planet, according to the RSPB and conservation partners www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/N...
Nature charities call on First Minister to stop ‘world’s most deadly windfarm’ for birds
Five nature charities are today calling on Scotland’s First Minister to stop what could be the “world’s deadliest windfarm for birds” being built
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Berwick Bank could kill more birds than any other individual wind farm on the planet, according to the RSPB and conservation partners www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/N...
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3 Northern Long-tailed Tits showing well on Yell today. Got a feeling there may be a few decent photos of these birds appearing, as they're very accommodating! 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland #RareBirdsUK #Birdguides
October 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
3 Northern Long-tailed Tits showing well on Yell today. Got a feeling there may be a few decent photos of these birds appearing, as they're very accommodating! 😎👍 #YellBirding #Shetland #RareBirdsUK #Birdguides