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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🇺🇦‼️ 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...
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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
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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
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#Birds #UKBirding
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November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Divers still at Covenham Reservoir this morning
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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
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Pic: T Willoughby.
#spurnbirds
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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 & steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk 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 & steve.reed.mp@parliament.uk 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
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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
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Brown Shrike, Upper Hollesley Common this afternoon. My fourth new bird for Suffolk this year - all since May: Bridled Tern, Zitting Cisticola, Turkestan Shrike and now this. Unfortunately, it kept its distance from me
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Brown Shrike, Upper Hollesley Common this afternoon. My fourth new bird for Suffolk this year - all since May: Bridled Tern, Zitting Cisticola, Turkestan Shrike and now this. Unfortunately, it kept its distance from me
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Good morning and welcome to Fish For Tea Friday
There's a Japanese legend that says: 'If you feel like you're losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.'
Please believe in yourself ❤️
There's a Japanese legend that says: 'If you feel like you're losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.'
Please believe in yourself ❤️
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Good morning and welcome to Fish For Tea Friday
There's a Japanese legend that says: 'If you feel like you're losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.'
Please believe in yourself ❤️
There's a Japanese legend that says: 'If you feel like you're losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.'
Please believe in yourself ❤️
There were plenty of Harlequin ladybirds swarming around Gunton church tower in the afternoon sun, more than I'd like to see but interesting to see the many different patterned morphs they arrive in.
October 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
There were plenty of Harlequin ladybirds swarming around Gunton church tower in the afternoon sun, more than I'd like to see but interesting to see the many different patterned morphs they arrive in.
A calm, warm afternoon walk around the patch following a bout of suspected Covid, plenty of goldcrest spread about, blackbird, song thrush and a redwing were enjoying the berries, the odd chiffchaff mixed in with 2 different tit flocks. 2 peregrine over Corton road were unexpected.
October 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A calm, warm afternoon walk around the patch following a bout of suspected Covid, plenty of goldcrest spread about, blackbird, song thrush and a redwing were enjoying the berries, the odd chiffchaff mixed in with 2 different tit flocks. 2 peregrine over Corton road were unexpected.
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What an epic return! 🤩🌍🐦
A common snipe tagged in April 2025 near Olomouc is back in Czechia after migrating to the Yamalo-Nenets AO (east of the Urals) – a round trip of over 7,500 km!
#HABITRACK #ornithology #birdmigration #snipe
A common snipe tagged in April 2025 near Olomouc is back in Czechia after migrating to the Yamalo-Nenets AO (east of the Urals) – a round trip of over 7,500 km!
#HABITRACK #ornithology #birdmigration #snipe
October 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
What an epic return! 🤩🌍🐦
A common snipe tagged in April 2025 near Olomouc is back in Czechia after migrating to the Yamalo-Nenets AO (east of the Urals) – a round trip of over 7,500 km!
#HABITRACK #ornithology #birdmigration #snipe
A common snipe tagged in April 2025 near Olomouc is back in Czechia after migrating to the Yamalo-Nenets AO (east of the Urals) – a round trip of over 7,500 km!
#HABITRACK #ornithology #birdmigration #snipe
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October 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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A great day at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk. This Turkestan Shrike performed beautifully in the October sunshine. It was a day that also produced my first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn and flyover Glossy Ibis and White-tailed Eagle.
October 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A great day at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk. This Turkestan Shrike performed beautifully in the October sunshine. It was a day that also produced my first Yellow-browed Warbler of the autumn and flyover Glossy Ibis and White-tailed Eagle.
A morning of both quality and quantity at Dunwich with the Turkestan Shrike, plus 4 flyover Glossy Ibis, 3 spoonbill, WT Eagle and GW Egret. Several house martin passed through. 2 Dartfords were nearby, Hobby and 2 redpoll over but the YBW stayed hidden. All topped off with an Ipswich derby win!
October 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A morning of both quality and quantity at Dunwich with the Turkestan Shrike, plus 4 flyover Glossy Ibis, 3 spoonbill, WT Eagle and GW Egret. Several house martin passed through. 2 Dartfords were nearby, Hobby and 2 redpoll over but the YBW stayed hidden. All topped off with an Ipswich derby win!