Jim Lawrence
@jimlaw.bsky.social
Retired former Global Marketing Manager at BirdLife International. Now birding daily in my home county of Norfolk.
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
October 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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
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
July 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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
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!
June 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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!
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.
June 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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.
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!
June 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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!
What’s in a name? Would a Rosy Starling, by any other name, smell as sweet as this beauty in Melton Constable today? #NorfolkBirding
June 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What’s in a name? Would a Rosy Starling, by any other name, smell as sweet as this beauty in Melton Constable today? #NorfolkBirding
When this beauty dropped in out of the blue I was pleased to capture the moment. #NorfolkBirding
May 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
When this beauty dropped in out of the blue I was pleased to capture the moment. #NorfolkBirding
The number of Temminck’s Stints at Cley NWT has been slowly building over the past week, with ten or more present yesterday and today. This one came a little closer than the others, presenting a rare opportunity not to be missed. #NorfolkBirding
May 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The number of Temminck’s Stints at Cley NWT has been slowly building over the past week, with ten or more present yesterday and today. This one came a little closer than the others, presenting a rare opportunity not to be missed. #NorfolkBirding
In recent days, small numbers of elegant, migrating, Wood Sandpipers have been pausing to refuel, at favoured Norfolk wetland habitats, before continuing north to breed. Usually only glimpsed along distant reedy fringes, few are as obliging as this bejewelled beauty. #NorfolkBirding
May 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In recent days, small numbers of elegant, migrating, Wood Sandpipers have been pausing to refuel, at favoured Norfolk wetland habitats, before continuing north to breed. Usually only glimpsed along distant reedy fringes, few are as obliging as this bejewelled beauty. #NorfolkBirding
Welcoming back summer migrants is always a pleasure but I was delighted to find a singing male Spotted Flycatcher today, who has just returned to a regular territory in North Norfolk. #NorfolkBirding
May 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Welcoming back summer migrants is always a pleasure but I was delighted to find a singing male Spotted Flycatcher today, who has just returned to a regular territory in North Norfolk. #NorfolkBirding
A memorable encounter from southern Thailand was this spectacular female Orange-breasted Trogon perched close to the main track at Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary on the 19th of March.
March 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A memorable encounter from southern Thailand was this spectacular female Orange-breasted Trogon perched close to the main track at Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary on the 19th of March.
Spectacular world-lifers were coming thick and fast at Doi Inthanon, in northern Thailand, but when this adult male Siberian Blue Robin hopped out, it stopped me dead in my tracks.
March 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Spectacular world-lifers were coming thick and fast at Doi Inthanon, in northern Thailand, but when this adult male Siberian Blue Robin hopped out, it stopped me dead in my tracks.
A visit to Pak Thale was long overdue, so I thought I’d pop over and see what I could find. This little chap made it all worthwhile this morning.
March 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A visit to Pak Thale was long overdue, so I thought I’d pop over and see what I could find. This little chap made it all worthwhile this morning.
I hoped I might catch up with the long-staying Black-necked Grebe at Welney WWT Reserve today, but had no idea it would show quite so well. #NorfolkBirding
February 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I hoped I might catch up with the long-staying Black-necked Grebe at Welney WWT Reserve today, but had no idea it would show quite so well. #NorfolkBirding
I felt privileged to attend the matinee when this 1st Winter drake Scaup gave a highly polished performance in the evening sunlight last week. #NorfolkBirding
February 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I felt privileged to attend the matinee when this 1st Winter drake Scaup gave a highly polished performance in the evening sunlight last week. #NorfolkBirding
We were all caught “Waxwing lyrical” today when this surprising first for the Norfolk winter chose a sunlit neon stage to perform on. #NorfolkBirding
February 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We were all caught “Waxwing lyrical” today when this surprising first for the Norfolk winter chose a sunlit neon stage to perform on. #NorfolkBirding
When birding in Holland it usually pays to get your ducks in a row…
February 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
When birding in Holland it usually pays to get your ducks in a row…
Still elated by the “Brileider bonanza” we set our sights on other Dutch delights. Next up, was the Pygmy Cormorant at Natuurpark Lelystad on Flevoland. She turned out to be an obliging little stunner too and put in another stellar performance!
February 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Still elated by the “Brileider bonanza” we set our sights on other Dutch delights. Next up, was the Pygmy Cormorant at Natuurpark Lelystad on Flevoland. She turned out to be an obliging little stunner too and put in another stellar performance!
The seductive lure of this near-mythical Spectacled Eider on Texel was finally too great and, inevitably, I cracked. While late to the party I’m so pleased to have joined the club!
February 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The seductive lure of this near-mythical Spectacled Eider on Texel was finally too great and, inevitably, I cracked. While late to the party I’m so pleased to have joined the club!
While elusive throughout January, a couple of days of strong sunshine has encouraged our local Woodlarks to return to their territories. This singing male was still finding his voice, though apparently already paired, when I photographed him this morning. #Norfolkbirding
February 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
While elusive throughout January, a couple of days of strong sunshine has encouraged our local Woodlarks to return to their territories. This singing male was still finding his voice, though apparently already paired, when I photographed him this morning. #Norfolkbirding
These are some of the 24 Lesser White-fronted Geese, from the Swedish reintroduction scheme, that are currently visiting Snettisham Coastal Park in NW Norfolk. Seven appear to be metal and colour-ringed, though the majority aren’t ringed, including five 2CY birds. #norfolkbirding
January 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
These are some of the 24 Lesser White-fronted Geese, from the Swedish reintroduction scheme, that are currently visiting Snettisham Coastal Park in NW Norfolk. Seven appear to be metal and colour-ringed, though the majority aren’t ringed, including five 2CY birds. #norfolkbirding
A late afternoon visit to Whitlingham Country Park, in Norwich, surprised me with a lone Russian White-fronted Goose in failing light, as well as a stunning 1W, year tick, Caspian Gull and much better views of the local Red-necked Grebe.
January 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A late afternoon visit to Whitlingham Country Park, in Norwich, surprised me with a lone Russian White-fronted Goose in failing light, as well as a stunning 1W, year tick, Caspian Gull and much better views of the local Red-necked Grebe.
It’s always a challenge to catch up with the interesting geese in the local Pinkfoot flocks, so this Lesser White-front was great to see at Kings Lynn today.
January 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It’s always a challenge to catch up with the interesting geese in the local Pinkfoot flocks, so this Lesser White-front was great to see at Kings Lynn today.