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Marcus Lawson

@mjlbirder.bsky.social

Birds, moffs and CPFC. Kentishman now living on Shetland.

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Phil Chantler@philbockhill.bsky.social · yesterday

Interesting silhouette photo of #Quail flushed today at #Bockhill. It appears to show suspended moult in the remiges and possibly the rectrices. Literature notes that late‑bred western European birds often migrate in this condition. Amazing run of Quail records at Bockhill first heard on 15th May.

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Andrew Russell@andyrussornitho.bsky.social · 2d ago

08/10/26 An uneventful day, saved by the Quendale Black-faced Bunting (stunning photo below). 09/10/26 Scanning through a huge fall of Redwing led to us scoping fields and finding a juvenile American Golden Plover at Fleck. A Quail on the deck! Bonus A.Wigeon and Arctic Warbler. #BirdingScotland

Black-faced Bunting. Printed versions on sale from £20 (arrow not included)A monochrome Golden Plover with some serious eyebrows from across the pond. Big fan of their comparatively lanky appearance. Quail. First time seeing one of these on the ground in 20 years of birding-oh I'm getting old.
Mike Buckland@mcbuckland.bsky.social · last wk.

The Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler at Gibraltar Point showed well on & off all afternoon yesterday, but was frustratingly silent throughout, often alongside a YBW and several Chiffchaffs. It was astonishing how its subtle colour tones became increasingly pale and grey as the afternoon wore on. #UKBIrding

An Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler feeding in a Cornus bush at Gibraltar Point. Subtle grey, green and yellow tones became progressively pale and grey with the afternoon light. An Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler feeding in a Cornus bush at Gibraltar Point. Subtle grey, green and yellow tones became progressively pale and grey with the afternoon light. The pale head and face with distinct white eye ring were always evident. An Eastern Bonelli’s Warbler feeding in a Cornus bush at Gibraltar Point. Subtle grey, green and yellow tones became progressively pale and grey with the afternoon light. This image shows well its very white face and eye rings.
Countryside Jobs Service@countrysidejobs.bsky.social · last wk.

Trapper x 2 with @rspb.bsky.social field based work in Orkney (ONWP Office, Kirkwall) with @rspbscotland.bsky.social full-time, fixed term contract c-js.uk/4rSnecX

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): Trapper x 2 advertised with CJS

Location: Field based work, Orkney (ONWP Office, Kirkwall)Terms: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Fixed Term, Until 31 December 2027Salary: £30,977.00 - £33,037.00 Per Annum The Orkney Native Wildlife…

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J Hanlon@jahanlon.bsky.social · last wk.

A couple of days at Spurn a little below par as the EB thrush had gone but this poorly seen harrier (mainly into the sun) continues to intrigue me. Saw the E Bonelli’s on way home at last knockings whilst getting hammered by 🦟 #birding

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Marcus Lawson@mjlbirder.bsky.social · last wk.

Absolutely delighted to be back home on Shetland after my wife and I moved up last week. Our daughter is now at Edinburgh Uni and is settling in slowly whilst our son is down in west London working in computery things. Nothing mega in the garden, yet...

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John Cantelo@johncantelo.bsky.social · 2w ago

The sunset behind Medina Sidonia from Alcala de los Gazules this evening. Back to the UK tomorrow. A great few weeks here - Spanish, B'ted, Bonelli's & S-t Eagles, Griffon & Egyptian Vultures, Bee-eaters, R-k Coot, Marbled Duck, Great Bustard, Elegant Tern,Wilson's Petrel etc. What a great place!

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Marcus Lawson@mjlbirder.bsky.social · last mo.

Walking back from town (Cupar) this morning I was thrilled to watch this Otter feeding voraciously on the River Eden in Haugh Park. Hopefully it was catching all the Signal Crayfish which are sadly present. Also, a couple of photos from July showing European Eel and Brown Trout on the same stretch.

An Eurasian Otter feeding well on the River Eden in Haugh Park, Cupar (Fife). All photos taken with just my phone.European Eel on the River Eden in Haugh Park, taken in July.Brown Trout on the River Eden in Haugh Park taken in July.Signal Crayfish on the River Eden in Haugh Park taken in July.
@brydonthomason.bsky.social · last mo.

#SHETLAND AUTUMN BIRDING ACCOMMODATION, UNST: in idyllically situated self-catering at Westing? Two individual houses; x2 bed + x3 bed. Overlooks bay/valley where Franklins, Ross’s, Stej Stonechat, Pallid, RF Bluetail, WR Sand- even a UK first, East Siberian White Wagtail found. Link in comments 👇🏼

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Guy Shrubsole@guyshrubsole.bsky.social · last mo.

Some 50 million pheasants are released into the countryside annually. Now DEFRA have opened a Call for Evidence on gamebird rearing, releasing & shooting, it’s vital that the public input - because you can be sure that the shooting industry will do so: consultations.defra.gov.uk/call-for-evi...

Call for Evidence on Gamebird Release, Shooting and Welfare during Rearing in England

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking evidence on the environmental and animal health and welfare impacts of gamebird rea...

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Marcus Lawson@mjlbirder.bsky.social · last mo.

Whilst other moth-trappers are enjoying lots of nice migrants I've had to contend myself with a first for VC85 (Fife) in the shape of Luffia lapidella which was on the back door this afternoon. Another 2 found this evening on walls plus a Grey Chi which blended in particularly well #teammoth

The bagworm Luffia lapidella found on the back door in Cupar this afternoon, a new moth for VC85 (Fife).Another Luffia lapidella found on the outside wall of the house this evening.Spot the Grey Chi moth 👀A close up of well camouflaged Grey Chi.
Countryside Jobs Service@countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Assistant Warden (East Dorset) with @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social full time, permanent position based out of the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill, Corfe Mullen and also occasionally working at other sites across Dorset c-js.uk/3UK6FDo

Dorset Wildlife Trust: Assistant Warden (East Dorset) advertised with CJS

Salary: £25,760 plus employer pension contributions Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: DWT Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill Lane, Off Old Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen,…

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