Marcus Lawson

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

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Sorry but this is utter nonsense. They are invasive and they are pests, these are facts no matter how you try and dress it up. True compassion means looking after our native species and protecting their habitats.

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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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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.

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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.
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Why do all parties believe the only way to solve the so called housing crisis is to build more new houses 😔 There are so many other ways to free up existing housing as well as change of use, which seems harder to get permission for than to build on green-belt.

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I believe it was the Polynesians who discovered it and then completely chopped down all the native trees whilst also clearing nearly all the native vegetation as well as most of the native wildlife.

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Sheep densities across Europe. Native to southwest Asia, these domesticates are possibly the most effective means of killing off forests and other natural ecosystems ever devised.

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To be honest most birding areas are like that Brett. Little cliques who don't like to share and get upset if they're then excluded themselves. You'll be fine mate 🙏

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I do know exactly what you mean mate. It was very hard to find anywhere to bird in Dorset where you're not disturbed by dog walkers, kayakers, paddle boarders, jet skiers etc etc.

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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.
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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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It certainly is on days like today Paul. There's a few goodies up here which I'll try and list for you another time. A Haworth's Minor was resting on the wall the other day is one you won't get down there, probably.

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