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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Slavonian Grebe remains at Ravensthorpe Reservoir, while the first summer visitors arrive ... in the #Northantsbirds Newsround 28th February to 6th March 2026 northantsbirds.com/2026/03/08/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

White Stork causes a stir … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 2nd to 8th August 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/08/09/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

More summer visitors and a run of Avocets … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 22nd to 28th March 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/03/29/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Northern Treecreeper discovered in Northamptonshire - a first county record northantsbirds.com/2025/03/28/n... #Northantsbirds (images: Julie Roe

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

A true taste of summer … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 1st to 7th March 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/03/08/n... (image: Tyler Atkinson)

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Punk duck makes the grade … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 8th to 14th February 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/02/16/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Fine drake Ring-necked Duck found at Titchmarsh NR on Monday by Nick Parker went AWOL on Tuesday but was back there yesterday and today #Northantsbirds

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The week in black and white … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 25th to 31st January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/02/01/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Super Smew duo at Ravensthorpe Res yesterday (no sign today, unfortunately) @birdguides.bsky.social #Northantsbirds

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Dry January? … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 18th to 24th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/25/n...

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The UK Government has said that it has "no plans to ban driven grouse shooting" after a petition on the subject surged towards 50,000 signatures:

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Labour government has 'no plans' to ban driven grouse shooting

The UK Government has said that it has

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Review of the Week: 13-19 January 2025 A Spectacled Eider proved highly popular in the Netherlands, while, back home, the continuing Booted Eagle attracted twitchers to Cornwall:

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Review of the Week: 13-19 January 2025

A Spectacled Eider proved highly popular in the Netherlands, while, back home, the continuing Booted Eagle attracted twitchers to Cornwall.

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

NEW: GPO Passion ED 8X42 binocular review. Optics Editor, Mike Alibone has reviewed the new GPO Passion ED; watch the full video here: bit.ly/gpopassion

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Black Redstart and Smew – to name but a few … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 4th to 10th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/18/n...

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Chris Galvin @chrisgalvin.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

It’s been a long time since I last pointed a lens at a White-billed Diver, so it was great to photograph this one up in Druridge Country Park today. #birdsinflight #cgbirding #ukrarebirds #birding #rarebirdphotography

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

The geese have it … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 4th to 10th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/11/n...

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Thomas Miller @tmbirding.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Quick stop at Old Runcorn Bridge, Widnes on the way back from the Lake District - lucky to see the returning Kumlien's Gull which came in for a wash in the river for 5 mins. Heavy crop but the 2x converter performing quite well with a distant bird #ukbirding

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Steve Chinnery @stevechinnery.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

An amazing patch lifer. Ross's Gull this afternoon from S. Shields Pier. A few secs of slomo showing off its wedge shaped tail and pink underside. Sheer class. #NEbirding #UKbirding

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Jumping into January … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 28th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/04/n...

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Paul Bolton @paolobolton.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Very pleased to have connected with the American Yellow Warbler yesterday (31/12/24) with @corpustydickie.bsky.social having dipped on Saturday. Made us wait but well worth it #birds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

#Northantsbirds Newsround, 21st to 27th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/29/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

What’s occurring in the run up to Christmas … in this week’s #Northantsbirds Newsround, 14th to 20th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/21/n...

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Review: Vortex Razor Ultra HD 8x32 Binocular Vortex has added a new, small binocular to its top-performing Razor Ultra HD range. Mike Alibone assesses its potential: bit.ly/4giOvi8

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Reservoirs top the table … in this week’s #Northantsbirds Newsround, 7th to 13th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/14/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Current status of Smew, crayfish-crunching diver, German traveller and Glossy Ibis poised to set new long-stay record … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 30th November to 6th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/07/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Looking settled for winter, the Summer Leys Glossy Ibis was on form this afternoon #Northantsbirds

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

For the week’s best birds, dive into the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 23rd to 29th November 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/11/30/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Juvenile Great Northern Diver feasting on crayfish - or maybe a Maccy D - at Pitsford Reservoir this afternoon #Northantsbirds

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Tim Jones @timsbirding.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Selling my Zeiss SF 10x32, bought these at Birdfair and have used them for a couple months since, I love them optically & they feel a dream in the hand but they just don't agree with my eyes (being too far apart!)😵‍💫 £1,600, happy to post #birdinggear

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Kittiwakes steal the show … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 16th to 22nd November 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/11/23/n...

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Tim Jones @timsbirding.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Get it signed

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

The week belonged to Hawfinches … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 9th to 15th November 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/11/16/n...

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Review: Kite APC 18x50 ED binocular Kite has launched two new models in its increasingly popular APC range. Mike Alibone presents a balanced view of the brand's most powerful stabilised binocular to date: bit.ly/3YYQFgt

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

One of 3 Hawfinches at Cottesbrooke today. I've now seen them on 5 out of 6 visits and it remains the most reliable site for catching up with them locally #Northantsbirds

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

November continues to deliver … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 2nd to 8th November 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/11/10/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

A very grey bird on a very grey day - this morning's Knot at Clifford Hill GP is only the third one in Northamptonshire this year #Northantsbirds

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

The first local Red-throated Diver for 16 years surfaces at Boddington Reservoir … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 26th October to 1st November 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/11/02/n...

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

The juvenile Red-throated Diver at Boddington Res this afternoon. Thanks to Gary Pullan for finding it! #Northantsbirds @birdguides.bsky.social

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Glossy Ibis attempting to add a shine to an otherwise dull afternoon at Summer Leys today #Northantsbirds

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Mike Alibone @mikealibone.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Autumn continues apace … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 19th to 25th October 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/10/26/n...

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