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Norfolk Birder & Naturalist - BOU400 - #UEA Ecology Graduate - Mid-Yare Valley Roving Ranger - #WatfordFC supporter 🐝 - Fact: Volunteers are amazing! 🙌

Norwich, England

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Well, I was not expecting that! Truly unforgettable moment finding a PECHORA PIPIT at Hillswick this afternoon, with the legend @Jake_Gearty . Relieved that so many birders connected, and was one of our most wanted #Shetland specials. Just... wow! #Lifer 😍 💯🍾

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Drew Lyness

5 years

Fiesty Firecrest from The Brecks yesterday! How could anyone not love these birds? 😍

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Phwoooar! Without doubt, the Lerwick White's Thrush has been the best bird of this #Shetland trip. Incredible views today as it danced along to Taylor Swift's 'shake it off'. 🤩

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Had a thought-provoking chat on Saturday with a young birder at Strumpshaw (new to the hobby) stating how they'd previously been made to feel "uncomfortably judged when they make ID mistakes" by more experienced folks. Hear this... ALL BIRDERS MAKE MISTAKES! Please keep going. 🙏

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Drew Lyness

4 years

Grey Phalarope still showing well on the Serpentine at NWT Cley Marshes, just south of the sluice. Also two Little Stint here (2.20pm). #rbnNFK

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Drew Lyness

5 years

Ooft! Just found a summer plumaged LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER at RSPB Frampton Marshes. Showing well just south of the second car park (14.15). #rbnLIN

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Drew Lyness

2 years

NEW SITE RECORD - 65 Crane(!) into roost at Stubb Mill tonight. Also 60 Marsh Harrier (including 52 up together), 3 Hen Harrier (2 males and a ringtail), a perched Merlin, a flock of White-fronted Geese, Water Pipit, Bittern, GWE and a Barn Owl! #rbnNFK

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Drew Lyness

6 years

A couple more shots of yesterday's awesome Melodious Warbler at Beachy Head. A species now, well and truly, on my 'birds seen from a pub' list.

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Drew Lyness

6 years

Wallcreeper gorging on hummingbird hawkmoths in the Spanish Pyrenees last week with @Otis_inglorius . What a bird!!! 😃

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Drew Lyness

4 months

First day on the new job! Absolutely buzzing! Wish me luck. 😁🙌

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Drew Lyness

3 years

'Quark' me! NIGHT HERON are a bit of an enigma in Norfolk, so finding one at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen tonight was an exciting moment! There was definitely a fist punched into the air, and as a bonus, its an addition to my British list too. #rbnNFK #YareValleyBirds 😍👊

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Drew Lyness

3 years

Sure, Wryneck are great, but a fluffy yellow Crane chick in the Norfolk Broads is surely going to be the highlight of my bank holiday weekend. 😁

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Drew Lyness

11 months

Unbelievable moment this evening with the Red-footed Falcon at Haddiscoe. I was walking up to the viewing area when I spotted it zooming low towards me. It didn't stop and missed my head by literally a few inches! Scenes! #rbnNFK 🤯

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Drew Lyness

5 years

After six years, I’ll be moving out of Norfolk at the end of August to begin a new job in Hampshire. Whilst looking forward to new adventures, I just want to say thank you to all who made my time in the county so unforgettable...😁 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Would recommend!"

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Drew Lyness

5 years

At last a long overdue #BritishTick this evening, with this stunning Woodchat Shrike at Winterton. I've got it all to myself too! 😁

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Drew Lyness

8 years

Dotterel at Sheringham still present though typically elusive. Photo taken with phone (no scope needed)! #rbnNFK

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2 years

My first Scarce Chaser of the year showed exceptionally well at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen this evening! 😂

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Drew Lyness

3 years

I'm in shock! My completely 'birdless' garden in Poringland has just been visited by this BLACK REDSTART. Always goes to show, have binoculars and a camera ready on your desk when working from home. #NorwichBirds #YareValleyBirds #rbnNFK 🤩

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Phwoar! Yesterday, Estonia delivered us this amazing raft of 70+ STELLER'S EIDER, which gave unexpectedly close views and even started displaying. 😍🇪🇪

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Drew Lyness

1 year

It's been a spectacular weekend in the Spanish Pyrenees and undoubtedly one I'll never forget. Birding highlights for me were Wallcreeper, Dupont's Lark, Eagle Owl, Bonelli's Eagle and, of course, insane views of Lammergeier! 🤩🇪🇸

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1 year

🎶 "All I want for Christmas, is..."

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Bittersweet about Brünnich's Guillemot becoming my #400th British bird this afternoon, but that doesn't take anything away from the incredible journey to reach this point. Thank you to all the amazing people who I've shared some of these awesome birds with over the years!💚😁

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Drew Lyness

5 years

SPOON-BILLED SANDPIPER!!! This was one of three individuals we saw today (as well as green flag '77' and an unringed bird) at Pak Thale, Thailand. Unique, adorable, and a true conservation icon. What... a... bird! Get in! 😁

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Drew Lyness

3 years

Epic morning's sea-watch at Sheringham, being treated to the spectacular sight of SIX LONG-EARED OWL coming in off between dawn and midday! #rbnNFK 😍🦉

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Drew Lyness

8 years

Spotted in Norwich today... a fine city indeed. 😃

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Drew Lyness

6 years

Just found a SPOTTED CRAKE at Potter Heigham Marshes, from bench half way along dirt road. (05.40). #rbnNFK 😃

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Drew Lyness

3 years

GET IN! Relieved to have caught up with the ROLLER at Icklingham this afternoon. What a bird! #Lifer #CountdownTo400 😍

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Drew Lyness

2 years

A couple of Yellow-browed Warbler were the stars of the show this morning at Horsey. A few Goldcrest and Song Thrush made it feel quite rare out there. #rbnNFK 😍

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Far flung from a ski lodge picnic table in the Pyrenees (where I last saw this species), an Alpine Accentor on a Suffolk beach was not something I expected to see today. Huge thanks to the finder! 🤩

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Back to reality now our Cyprus trip is over. A vocal group of Eleonora's Falcon stooping and dogfighting along a cliff edge, just meters above (and below) our heads, surely must be the trip highlight. Absolutely class! 🤩🇨🇾

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Drew Lyness

7 years

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker was one of three birds seen (2m, 1f) in the usual Brecks area this morning. So tiny! 😃

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Drew Lyness

4 years

WHITE-TAILED EAGLE currently circling over Ibsley Water at Blashford Lakes!!! (4pm) #HantsBirds

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Day two in Cyprus and there have honestly been too many highlights to list in a tweet. However, Eleaonora's Falcon became the 1500th bird species on my world list (they're incredible!). Cyprus Scops Owl and Great Snipe were welcome additions, plus a sea turtle! 😍🇨🇾

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Drew Lyness

6 years

Just returned from the USA's Great Lakes. Here's a small sample some of the 30+ warbler species we enjoyed around Lake Erie during #BiggestWeek2018 ! 😃

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Drew Lyness

6 months

Phwoar! Check out this ghostly leucistic Cormorant at Whitlingham CP this lunchtime. Its been seen at a few spots throughout and the city recently. #NorwichBirds 👻

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Just finished a 10 hour(!) sea-watch at Sheringham, 6am to 4pm. Going east were 206 Little Gull, 80 Arctic Skua, 12 Great Skua and 3 Pom Skua, while 6 Sooty Shearwater went west. Other highlights were 90+ Manx, 2 Long-tailed Skua, 3 Black Tern, 2 Hobby and a Puffin. #rbnNFK 😀

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Drew Lyness

4 years

A stonking juv White-winged Black Tern on the main pool at Cantley Beey Factory currently! Found by @RDMECOLOGY , and photographed by Jack Morris. #YareValleyBirds #rbnNFK 😍

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Drew Lyness

4 years

A short clip of today's immature White-tailed Eagle over Blashford. Apologies for the shaking, but I was attempting hand-held digiscoping using my phone. 😂 #HantsBirds

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Yes Brad!!! This is why I report my finds (and can't understand why others don't). The joy birds can bring to others is honestly a big part of why I do this! 👇👇👇😁

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2 years

Spotted Crake lifer (Brad) nailed at Cantley Beet Factory with loads of Green Sand, Cm Sand Snipe, Ruff, Dunlin and singles of Avocet and Cutlew Sand! Great start to day 2 @RareBirdAlertUK @CleySpy @ChallinorSukie

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Hen Harrier hunting the Norfolk Broads on calm cold winter's evening! Always a thrill to see, and today was no exception with this stunning male and elegant ringtail showing brilliantly. #rbnNFK 😍

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Drew Lyness

3 years

The female Red-backed Shrike at Winterton this morning. Whilst she's undoubtedly been overshadowed by the stonking male a mile up the coast, she's the first shrike I've ever found in British birding and for that, holds a special place on my list! 😍

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Drew Lyness

1 year

Turns out that my Tem Stint at Buckenham today was actually most likely a Sanderling!!! Whilst I partly blame my exhaustion from yesterday's 24hr bird race, its a reminder that it's OK to make mistakes in birding and own them. Still a mid-Yare and patch first for me anyhow. 😅

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Drew Lyness

5 years

The LESSER GREY SHRIKE at Horsey is an absolute stonker! Still watching it on Nelson Head track currently (though mobile). #Lifer ! #rbnNFK 😳

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Counted a minimum of 64 CRANE coming in to roost tonight at Stubb Mill, @NorfolkWT Hickling Broad!!! Anyone know the site record? #rbnNFK 👀

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Drew Lyness

5 years

Witnessed a rare SUPER POD today in Monterey Bay. Over 4000(!) Northern Right Whale Dolphins, 1000 Pacific White-sided Dolphins and 20 Humpback Whales all around our boat. Black-footed Albatrosses joined the frenzy too. Incredible scenes! 😍🇺🇸

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Drew Lyness

6 years

Ooft... Melodious Warbler still showing well at Beachy Head Pub, in car park! (10.40) 😁

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Drew Lyness

3 years

A flying afternoon trip to a grotty ditch behind McDonalds on a Great Yarmouth retail park proved rewarding, with the nine BEE-EATER enjoying their lunch overhead. Always a joy to watch! #YareValleyBirds #rbnNFK 🤩

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Drew Lyness

1 year

So, @DanBeadle5 , Liam and I have just found a flock of 12 Bean Geese at St. Benet's Abbey, and we're struggling to see why they aren't all Taiga's to be honest. Welcome others thoughts (still present at 2pm). #rbnNFK 🤔

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Having heard that tonight's Spotted Sandpiper at RSPB Titchwell was the first in Norfolk for nearly 30 years, I couldn't resist a filthy post-work twitch. Phwoar! #rbnNFK 🤩

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Drew Lyness

6 years

Purple Heron showing very well from west bank at Cley Marshes NWT right now! #rbnNFK

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Drew Lyness

6 years

The Spanish Pyrenees - breathtakingly beautiful, with some absolutely first-class birding! Enough said. 😀

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Drew Lyness

2 years

I must be slightly insane for attempting Blakeney Point in 33C heat this afternoon, but it was fantastic to have my first real taste of autumn this year. No fewer than 7 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Redstart, 4 Whinchat, Willow Warbler, Reed Warbler and a handful of Wheatear. #rbnNFK

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2 years

Ooft! Pallid Harrier and a male Desert Wheatear in ten minutes at Cley... absolutely fantastic! #rbnNFK 😁

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Drew Lyness

4 years

WESTERN SANDPIPER still present at Pennington, on Oxey Marsh (14.20). Yet another mega in Hampshire this autumn. Hants 2 - 0 Norfolk! 😂 #BritishTick !

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Drew Lyness

3 years

@CenterParcsUK Yikes! This site is SSSI with a number of Schedule 1 breeding birds. It is also home to species in rapid decline, such as Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. This is very worrying indeed. Please reconsider.

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Covered every square inch of Blakeney Point today, featuring a reasonable spread of common migrants (but no 'heavy hitters'). Totals included: 11 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Redstart, 12 Whinchat, 25 Wheatear, 15 Willow Warbler and 4 Garden Warbler. #rbnNFK 😁

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Drew Lyness

7 months

Mid-Yare MEGA!!! Just had a SHORELARK going west upriver calling at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen during a vis-migging session. Unreal moment. #YareValleyBirds 🤯

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Drew Lyness

3 years

At last, a self-found Red-backed Shrike! Currently in the scrub at Winterton North Dunes, just north of the concrete blocks (7am). #rbnNFK 😁

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Drew Lyness

4 years

GREENISH WARBLER in the plantation on Blakeney Point (presumably yesterday's bird from long hills)! Also at least six Pied Flycatcher here (8am). #rbnNFK

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Drew Lyness

1 year

Rewarding day in the winter sunshine with @NorfolkWT , planting long lost hedgerows and restoring the landscape in South Norfolk. Over 900 trees planted by the team today. 💪🌳🌲

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1 year

After getting soaked on Saturday while volunteering at Strumpshaw, @jonathanfarooqi and I were due some good karma. Tonight's birding at Winterton delivered it when we found this female (presumably) WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT in the South Dunes. What a moment! #rbnNFK 🤩

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Drew Lyness

3 years

Incredible views of the Black Stork at Frampton this evening as it clattered out of a ditch by the edge of a footpath, before drifting over the river towards Freiston. One step closer to 400. #BritishTick 😁

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Drew Lyness

4 years

Excellent start! Yellow-browed Warbler at Burnham Overy Dunes, by the beginning of the boardwalk. #rbnNFK 😁

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4 years

Just returned from a brilliant twelve days in The Gambia, with the legendary Inglorious Bustards. One of my most wanted species certainly did not disappoint... the stunning EGYPTIAN PLOVER! 😍🇬🇲

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11 months

Well, maybe it was my new lucky #UK250 key ring (courtesy of @step_dove ), but my lunchtime walk descended into chaos as I found these two Black-winged Stilts at RSPB Buckenham Marshes!!! A find tick for me and at last some bonus points for #PWC2023 . Unbelievable! 😲

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Drew Lyness

2 years

A hectic five minutes at NWT Hickling Broad, with both White-tailed Lapwing and Caspian Tern on brendan's marsh this evening! #rbnNFK 😁

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Drew Lyness

5 years

Although I can only dream of finding one of these siberian beauties (rubythroat and blue robin) on the Norfolk coast next autumn, seeing them in #Thailand this month was very special all the same. Absolute stunners! 😁🇹🇭

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Drew Lyness

10 months

Absolutely couldn't write it. I'm elated to have been heavily involved in this discovery. There are a couple of juvenile LEO in the area so as it says below, please keep your distance if you are lucky enough to catch up with one. Thank you in advance. 😃

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We're thrilled that Long-eared Owl have successfully fledged chicks in the mid-Yare Valley this spring! This youngster has been hanging around our reception complex for the last couple of days. If you come across it, please be respectful and give it plenty of space. Thank you! 🙏

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Drew Lyness

4 years

Fantastic end to August as Blakeney Point delivered some real quality! My day totals included Bluethroat, Barred Warbler (2), Pied Flycatcher (4), Redstart, Whinchat, Wheatear and several Willow Warbler. #rbnNFK 😁

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Just found this OSPREY at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen! It's currently perched in front of Fen Hide, but showing from reception too (1.30pm). #rbnNFK #YareValleyBirds 😁🐟

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Drew Lyness

5 years

EASTERN OLIVACEOUS WARBLER in the bag! Expect some very crippling photos from others to come. What a start to my first birding day in Hampshire. #Lifer ! #Mega ! 😁

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Drew Lyness

7 months

I appreciate that gulls might not be everyone's cup of tea but this Caspian Gull has brightened up my last couple of walks at an otherwise quiet Whitlingham CP. Always a pleasure to see in the city. #NorwichBirds

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2 years

Just seen my first Yellow-browed Warbler of the year, freshly arrived on Blakeney Point! Here we go... #rbnNFK 😃

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6 years

Classic coastal fields of #Norfolk ... Snow Bunting explosion!

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Drew Lyness

3 years

As reliable as they come, the Bittern showed well at Whitlingham CP for a fourth consecutive evening. Great to share it with the UEA birders today too. #NorwichBirds 😁

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Drew Lyness

3 years

Waiting for some spring migrants on patch, *sigh*... bring on April already! 😅

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Drew Lyness

3 years

Wow! First a Swallow, and now an OSPREY just flew north-west over Stanborough Lakes, Welwyn Garden City (4.50pm). #HertsBirds 😁

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Drew Lyness

7 years

Decent day: assisted an RSPB local group, had the willow tree fen Bluethroat to myself and dinner with the grandparents to finish.😃

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Drew Lyness

5 years

RED-NECKED PHALAROPE currently spinning around from the hide at RSPB Frieston Shore (another cheeky Lincs find for me). 😁 #rbnNFK

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Drew Lyness

2 months

Around 2200 Fieldfare roosted at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen this evening! Spectacular watching them dive into the bushes to the backdrop of a bright red sunset, booming Bittern and bugling Crane. 😍

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3 years

Spent my birthday in East Yorkshire, beginning with a second viewing of the incredible Black-browed Albatross (would've been rude not to), followed by the Oriental Turtle Dove! Pics courtesy of @jonathanfarooqi , who joined me for the weekend. 🥳

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Drew Lyness

1 year

Some top quality gulling at RSPB Minsmere this afternoon, where this adult Caspian Gull was showing a Yellow-legged Gull who's boss! Photo thanks to @jonnie_fisk . 😁

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Drew Lyness

6 years

Stunning views of Shorelark at Kessingland this evening. Without a doubt, one of my absolute favourite birds! 😍

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Drew Lyness

10 months

Caspian Gull galore out at sea from Wells Harbour today (viewed from the short pelagic trip organised by @Oriole_Ashley ), some affording outrageous views as they circled the boat! #rbnNFK

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Drew Lyness

6 years

American Bittern showing on the deck now at SWT Carlton Marshes. In ditch east of the scrape! (14.35) #rbnSFK

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Drew Lyness

4 years

HAPPY NEW YEAR... and what a bird to kick it off with! The stunning Black-throated Thush is still showing well at Whipsnade Zoo (10.25). #Lifer ! 😁

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Drew Lyness

6 years

This displaying male Evening Grosbeak (aka American Hawfinch) has to feature as one of my highlights from Michigan. I hope the nearby females were as impressed as I was. 😛

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Drew Lyness

7 years

Stonking views of Purple Heron from Bittern Hide (with bitterns) @RSPBMinsmere this evening. What a bird! #Lifer ! 😃

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Drew Lyness

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Trekking through the New Forest off the beaten path (and away from the crowds) has its rewards! Displaying Goshawk, several Hawfinch, Crossbill and Jack Snipe topped a decent day's haul. 🌲🌳😁 #HantsBirds

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Drew Lyness

2 years

#Shetland bound for a third year running, with @Jake_Gearty ! Minke Whale and several Puffin from the ferry so far. Bring it on! 😁🐋

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Drew Lyness

2 years

All calm at Whitlingham CP this evening, as a welcome drake Goosander flew over high east. If that wasn't exciting enough, not one, not two, but THREE BITTERN put in appearances at dusk. A site record for me! #LocalBigYear #NorwichBirds 🤩

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Drew Lyness

4 years

Finally made it to #Shetland ! A first for me, and very excited to see what this coming week will bring. For now though, day one's highlight must be self-found BLUE TIT (shortly followed by an Olive-backed Pipit and two Barred Warblers)!😂

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Drew Lyness

2 years

I'm not in Norfolk anymore, being 1215m above my comfort zone today. Dipping Ptarmigan was less than ideal, but a flock of 200 Snow Bunting at the summit was impressive. Views were OK too I guess. 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Drew Lyness

3 years

After a tough couple of days for me and my family, I took a dusk walk around Whitlingham for some much needed head space. Surprised to see that a Bittern had returned to Great Broad! Amazing how nature can provide such an uplift at times. #YareValleyBirds #NorwichBirds

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Drew Lyness

2 years

A special evening at Cantley Beet Factory, adding a self-found SPOTTED CRAKE to my #localbigyear . Thankfully, it showed fairly well at dusk for a couple of lucky locals, plus a spectacular sunset behind. #rbnNFK #YareValleyBirds 🤩

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Drew Lyness

2 years

Another #Shetland trip comes to an end, but what a week it's been: Pechora Pipit (self-found), Lancy, Mrytle Warbler (x2), Least Bittern and White's Thrush! Not to mention a fantastic showing of the aurora, and a couple of fearless Otter doing their thing too. 😁

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Drew Lyness

1 year

My 2022 birding year featured: self-found Pechora Pipit (Shetland), stooping Eleonora's Falcon (Cyprus), displaying Steller's Eider (Estonia) and a #LocalBigYear of 165 species - the highest scoring inland 10km area afaik, including finds like Honey Buzzard and Spotted Crake! 😁

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Drew Lyness

2 years

First afternoon in Cyprus and excited to have got the trip going with a quick twitch for a national mega! This MOURNING WHEATEAR showed brilliantly, enjoying the beach umbrellas as scenic perches. #CyprusBirds 😛🇨🇾

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Drew Lyness

7 years

Pleasure to see my first Fen Orchid this afternoon. Can't quite believe how tiny they are!

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Drew Lyness

2 months

Canary Islands trip off to a flyer in Fuerteventura. Incredible landscape with a top class suite of birds including Houbara Bustard, Cream-coloured Courser and Red-billed Tropicbird! The local Great Grey Shrikes here are a treat too. 👌 🇪🇸

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Drew Lyness

3 years

A great morning with squabbling Stone Curlew and singing Woodlark, followed by blue skies, displaying Goshawk and close views of Crossbill along some the Breck's less-visited woodland tracks. 😍

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