Chris Gibbs
@cgibbs.bsky.social
Birder | Mostly Northants with trips further afield
Finally caught up with the Tundra Bean Goose at Stanwick this afternoon. Nice winter sunset as well. County list on 198. #northantsbirds #ukbirding #birds
January 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Finally caught up with the Tundra Bean Goose at Stanwick this afternoon. Nice winter sunset as well. County list on 198. #northantsbirds #ukbirding #birds
Great views of Crossbills today at Salcey Forest as they were coming down to ground level to drink. #northantsbirds #ukbirding
January 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Great views of Crossbills today at Salcey Forest as they were coming down to ground level to drink. #northantsbirds #ukbirding
First opportunity to get out properly this year, spent the morning at Titchmarsh LNR. American Wigeon drake still and then great views of Scaup and Ring-necked Duck at Town Lake, Thrapston GP. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
First opportunity to get out properly this year, spent the morning at Titchmarsh LNR. American Wigeon drake still and then great views of Scaup and Ring-necked Duck at Town Lake, Thrapston GP. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
Finished the year with 215 for the UK. 179 in Northants for 2025, including 11 county ticks. Highlights include the Lesser Scaup, White-winged Black Tern and the self-found Red-footed Falcon on the patch. Looking forward to seeing what 2026 produces. Happy New year #northantsbirds #birds
December 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Finished the year with 215 for the UK. 179 in Northants for 2025, including 11 county ticks. Highlights include the Lesser Scaup, White-winged Black Tern and the self-found Red-footed Falcon on the patch. Looking forward to seeing what 2026 produces. Happy New year #northantsbirds #birds
2 County tick day after being away over the Christmas break. 8 Corn Bunting at least still near Deanshanger, then the American Wigeon at Titchmarsh. Smew and White-fronted Goose at Clifford Hill as well rounded off the day nicely. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
December 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
2 County tick day after being away over the Christmas break. 8 Corn Bunting at least still near Deanshanger, then the American Wigeon at Titchmarsh. Smew and White-fronted Goose at Clifford Hill as well rounded off the day nicely. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
County tick Black Redstart on a grey and rainy afternoon at Abington. Great find by @tylapwing.bsky.social. #northantsbirds #birds
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
County tick Black Redstart on a grey and rainy afternoon at Abington. Great find by @tylapwing.bsky.social. #northantsbirds #birds
Went for a second viewing of the Lesser Scaup on Saturday at Rushden. Wasn't expecting to see a bonus redhead Smew on the lake opposite. Seemed to have gone by the next day #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Went for a second viewing of the Lesser Scaup on Saturday at Rushden. Wasn't expecting to see a bonus redhead Smew on the lake opposite. Seemed to have gone by the next day #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
After being away when news broke of the Lesser Scaup this week, I was glad it hung around for me to catch up with it this morning. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
After being away when news broke of the Lesser Scaup this week, I was glad it hung around for me to catch up with it this morning. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
After a recent failed attempt for the Lesser Scaup, I was glad to see the American Golden Plover stuck around for long enough at Clifford Hill GP this afternoon. #northantsbirds #ukbirding
September 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
After a recent failed attempt for the Lesser Scaup, I was glad to see the American Golden Plover stuck around for long enough at Clifford Hill GP this afternoon. #northantsbirds #ukbirding
Just the 9 Wader species this morning at Clifford Hill. Not bad going with Knot, Turnstone, Sanderling and Grey Plover being the highlights. I think Northants has had 15(?) Wader sp. in total today. Who needs North Norfolk 😅 #northantsbirds
May 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Just the 9 Wader species this morning at Clifford Hill. Not bad going with Knot, Turnstone, Sanderling and Grey Plover being the highlights. I think Northants has had 15(?) Wader sp. in total today. Who needs North Norfolk 😅 #northantsbirds
White-winged Black Tern yesterday at Summer Leys. A nice UK tick. Great views as it went up and down over the main lake. #Northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
May 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
White-winged Black Tern yesterday at Summer Leys. A nice UK tick. Great views as it went up and down over the main lake. #Northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
What a morning at Clifford Hill! Was content with a fly over Whimbrel and heading back home came across this Red-footed Falcon! Lifer on the local patch, absolute gold.
#birds #ukbirding #northantsbirds
#birds #ukbirding #northantsbirds
May 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
What a morning at Clifford Hill! Was content with a fly over Whimbrel and heading back home came across this Red-footed Falcon! Lifer on the local patch, absolute gold.
#birds #ukbirding #northantsbirds
#birds #ukbirding #northantsbirds
Reposted by Chris Gibbs
Had a fantastic week in Cyprus, which started with the WP mega Lesser Moorhen.
April 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Had a fantastic week in Cyprus, which started with the WP mega Lesser Moorhen.
Reposted by Chris Gibbs
Ortolan Bunting in Cyprus last week
April 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Ortolan Bunting in Cyprus last week
Reposted by Chris Gibbs
Squacco Heron, M1 pools, Cyprus
April 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Squacco Heron, M1 pools, Cyprus
Reposted by Chris Gibbs
Spanish Sparrow collecting nesting material, Paphos, Cyprus. #cyprusbirds
April 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Spanish Sparrow collecting nesting material, Paphos, Cyprus. #cyprusbirds
A great day in the county yesterday. Started at Summer Leys with Garden Warbler, Blackwit, 6 Dunlin and Common Sand. Then Clifford Hill with 6 Avocet and a brief Whimbrel drop in before flying off east. #Northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
April 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
A great day in the county yesterday. Started at Summer Leys with Garden Warbler, Blackwit, 6 Dunlin and Common Sand. Then Clifford Hill with 6 Avocet and a brief Whimbrel drop in before flying off east. #Northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
Reposted by Chris Gibbs
Sardinian Warbler, Asprokremmos Dam, Cyprus.
April 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Sardinian Warbler, Asprokremmos Dam, Cyprus.
Good lunch time walk at Clifford Hill today. 1st Little Ringed Plover of the year beating the earliest ever for Northants by a day. 4 Oystercatcher and a Redshank. Plus a Cattle Egret with all the sheep. #Northantsbirds #Ukbirding #birds
March 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Good lunch time walk at Clifford Hill today. 1st Little Ringed Plover of the year beating the earliest ever for Northants by a day. 4 Oystercatcher and a Redshank. Plus a Cattle Egret with all the sheep. #Northantsbirds #Ukbirding #birds
Now seen Ring-necked Duck 3 years in a row in Northants. Visit to Thrapston today and seeing my first ever drake. Marsh Harrier present as well. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
February 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Now seen Ring-necked Duck 3 years in a row in Northants. Visit to Thrapston today and seeing my first ever drake. Marsh Harrier present as well. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
After the closest views of Smew the other week, normal service was resumed on Sunday with this drake at Clifford Hill. Still good to find one though. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
February 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
After the closest views of Smew the other week, normal service was resumed on Sunday with this drake at Clifford Hill. Still good to find one though. #northantsbirds #birds #ukbirding
Managed a brief stop at Ravensthorpe Reservoir today to see the 2 Smew. Closest views I've ever had.
#northantsbirds #ukbirding #birds
#northantsbirds #ukbirding #birds
January 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Managed a brief stop at Ravensthorpe Reservoir today to see the 2 Smew. Closest views I've ever had.
#northantsbirds #ukbirding #birds
#northantsbirds #ukbirding #birds
Finally added Blackcap to the year list yesterday with a male in the garden. Then at Harrington AF later, views of Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl and Woodcock.
#Northantsbirds #ukbirding
#Northantsbirds #ukbirding
January 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Finally added Blackcap to the year list yesterday with a male in the garden. Then at Harrington AF later, views of Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl and Woodcock.
#Northantsbirds #ukbirding
#Northantsbirds #ukbirding
First day trip of the year to Eldernell and Old Hunstanton yesterday. Saw the juv Glaucous Gull which is a lifer and my 2000th species! Tundra Bean Goose and good views of the Owls at Eldernell. #ukbirding #birds
January 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
First day trip of the year to Eldernell and Old Hunstanton yesterday. Saw the juv Glaucous Gull which is a lifer and my 2000th species! Tundra Bean Goose and good views of the Owls at Eldernell. #ukbirding #birds
Walk round Ravensthorpe Res on the 2nd Jan. Both White-fronted Geese on the water. #Northantsbirds #ukbirding
January 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Walk round Ravensthorpe Res on the 2nd Jan. Both White-fronted Geese on the water. #Northantsbirds #ukbirding