Mike Alibone
@mikealibone.bsky.social
Optics Editor - Birdwatch magazine
Birds, science, logic and common sense.
Northantsbirds.com
Birds, science, logic and common sense.
Northantsbirds.com
White Stork causes a stir … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 2nd to 8th August 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/08/09/n...
August 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
White Stork causes a stir … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 2nd to 8th August 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/08/09/n...
More summer visitors and a run of Avocets … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 22nd to 28th March 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/03/29/n...
March 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
More summer visitors and a run of Avocets … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 22nd to 28th March 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/03/29/n...
Northern Treecreeper discovered in Northamptonshire - a first county record northantsbirds.com/2025/03/28/n... #Northantsbirds (images: Julie Roe
March 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Northern Treecreeper discovered in Northamptonshire - a first county record northantsbirds.com/2025/03/28/n... #Northantsbirds (images: Julie Roe
A true taste of summer … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 1st to 7th March 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/03/08/n... (image: Tyler Atkinson)
March 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A true taste of summer … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 1st to 7th March 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/03/08/n... (image: Tyler Atkinson)
Punk duck makes the grade … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 8th to 14th February 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/02/16/n...
February 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Punk duck makes the grade … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 8th to 14th February 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/02/16/n...
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
February 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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
The week in black and white … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 25th to 31st January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/02/01/n...
February 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The week in black and white … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 25th to 31st January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/02/01/n...
Super Smew duo at Ravensthorpe Res yesterday (no sign today, unfortunately) @birdguides.bsky.social #Northantsbirds
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Super Smew duo at Ravensthorpe Res yesterday (no sign today, unfortunately) @birdguides.bsky.social #Northantsbirds
Dry January? … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 18th to 24th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/25/n...
January 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Dry January? … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 18th to 24th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/25/n...
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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:
Labour government has 'no plans' to ban driven grouse shooting
The UK Government has said that it has
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January 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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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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:
A Spectacled Eider proved highly popular in the Netherlands, while, back home, the continuing Booted Eagle attracted twitchers to Cornwall:
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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January 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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:
A Spectacled Eider proved highly popular in the Netherlands, while, back home, the continuing Booted Eagle attracted twitchers to Cornwall:
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NEW: GPO Passion ED 8X42 binocular review. Optics Editor, Mike Alibone has reviewed the new GPO Passion ED; watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/gpopassion
January 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NEW: GPO Passion ED 8X42 binocular review. Optics Editor, Mike Alibone has reviewed the new GPO Passion ED; watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/gpopassion
Black Redstart and Smew – to name but a few … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 4th to 10th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/18/n...
January 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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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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
#birdsinflight #cgbirding #ukrarebirds #birding #rarebirdphotography
January 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
#birdsinflight #cgbirding #ukrarebirds #birding #rarebirdphotography
The geese have it … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 4th to 10th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/11/n...
January 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The geese have it … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 4th to 10th January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/11/n...
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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
January 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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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
January 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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
Jumping into January … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 28th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/04/n...
January 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Jumping into January … in the #Northantsbirds Newsround, 28th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025 northantsbirds.com/2025/01/04/n...
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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
January 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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
#Northantsbirds Newsround, 21st to 27th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/29/n...
December 29, 2024 at 3:49 PM
#Northantsbirds Newsround, 21st to 27th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/29/n...
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...
December 21, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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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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: https://bit.ly/4giOvi8
Vortex has added a new, small binocular to its top-performing Razor Ultra HD range. Mike Alibone assesses its potential: https://bit.ly/4giOvi8
December 17, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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: https://bit.ly/4giOvi8
Vortex has added a new, small binocular to its top-performing Razor Ultra HD range. Mike Alibone assesses its potential: https://bit.ly/4giOvi8
Reservoirs top the table … in this week’s #Northantsbirds Newsround, 7th to 13th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/14/n...
December 14, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Reservoirs top the table … in this week’s #Northantsbirds Newsround, 7th to 13th December 2024 northantsbirds.com/2024/12/14/n...
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...
December 8, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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...
Looking settled for winter, the Summer Leys Glossy Ibis was on form this afternoon #Northantsbirds
December 3, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Looking settled for winter, the Summer Leys Glossy Ibis was on form this afternoon #Northantsbirds