Blog: Oscar Lawrence

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A night heron perched on a log. It has a white/grey body, black wings and head, and red eyes.

The black crowned king of spring

Oscar encountered a rare visitor to Cley - a night heron!

A red-breasted goose at Cley. It has white and black feathers and a brown/red chest and cheeks.

A Siberian gem

Oscar encounters a rare visitor among a flock of brent geese at Cley.

A man with black hair and a beard holds a book called 'Be a Birder'. He stands beside a teenage boy with blond hair. They are both smiling at the camera, in front of a poster for Norwich Science Festival.

Hamza Yassin: life behind the lens

Oscar shares his experience of listening to wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin speak at Norwich Science Festival.

A short-eared owl flying low over a field.

Short-eared owls: their magic and majesty

Oscar writes about his favourite British bird in his latest blog.

Reedbed and green reed plants against a blue sky

Beardies, boomers and reedbed masters

Oscar shares his five top reedbed birds.

A flock of waxwings taking flight from a cotoneaster bush in a supermarket car park

Waxwing winter

Our young blogger, Oscar, shares his love of waxwings in his latest blog.

Robin perched on a branch with frosted red berries on it

Robin Redbreast

The European robin - a garden companion, and Christmas icon!

A wooden gate and winding muddy path in winter at Sweet Briar Marshes

Meander through the meadow - Sweet Briar Marshes guided walk

Our young blogger, Oscar, explores Sweet Briar Marshes on a walk with our warden.

A red kite flying with it's wings outstretched in autumn. There is a tree with orange and brown leaves in the background.

Kites and eagles: the falsely accused

Our young blogger, Oscar, shares the story of how two persecuted birds came back from the brink.

Grey wagtail in a tree over the river waiting for passing insects

Tips for newbie birdwatchers

Our young blogger, Oscar, shares his top birdwatching tips to help you get started.

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