Mike Alibone
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Optics Editor - Birdwatch magazine Birds, science, logic and common sense. Northantsbirds.com
White Stork causes a stir … in the
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Newsround, 2nd to 8th August 2025
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More summer visitors and a run of Avocets … in the
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Newsround, 22nd to 28th March 2025
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Northern Treecreeper discovered in Northamptonshire - a first county record
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8 months ago
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A true taste of summer … in the
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Newsround, 1st to 7th March 2025
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Punk duck makes the grade … in the
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Newsround, 8th to 14th February 2025
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10 months ago
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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
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The week in black and white … in the
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Newsround, 25th to 31st January 2025
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Super Smew duo at Ravensthorpe Res yesterday (no sign today, unfortunately)
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Dry January? … in the
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Newsround, 18th to 24th January 2025
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11 months ago
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BirdGuides
11 months ago
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
11 months ago
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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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
11 months ago
NEW: GPO Passion ED 8X42 binocular review. Optics Editor, Mike Alibone has reviewed the new GPO Passion ED; watch the full video here:
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Black Redstart and Smew – to name but a few … in the
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Newsround, 4th to 10th January 2025
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11 months ago
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Chris Galvin
11 months ago
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.
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The geese have it … in the
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Newsround, 4th to 10th January 2025
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11 months ago
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
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Steve Chinnery
11 months ago
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.
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Jumping into January … in the
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Newsround, 28th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025
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Paul Bolton
11 months ago
Very pleased to have connected with the American Yellow Warbler yesterday (31/12/24) with
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having dipped on Saturday. Made us wait but well worth it
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Newsround, 21st to 27th December 2024
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12 months ago
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What’s occurring in the run up to Christmas … in this week’s
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Newsround, 14th to 20th December 2024
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BirdGuides
12 months ago
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:
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Reservoirs top the table … in this week’s
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Newsround, 7th to 13th December 2024
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Current status of Smew, crayfish-crunching diver, German traveller and Glossy Ibis poised to set new long-stay record … in the
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Newsround, 30th November to 6th December 2024
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Looking settled for winter, the Summer Leys Glossy Ibis was on form this afternoon
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about 1 year ago
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For the week’s best birds, dive into the
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Newsround, 23rd to 29th November 2024
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Juvenile Great Northern Diver feasting on crayfish - or maybe a Maccy D - at Pitsford Reservoir this afternoon
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about 1 year ago
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Tim Jones
about 1 year ago
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
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Kittiwakes steal the show … in the
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Newsround, 16th to 22nd November 2024
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about 1 year ago
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Tim Jones
about 1 year ago
Get it signed
add a skeleton here at some point
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The week belonged to Hawfinches … in the
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Newsround, 9th to 15th November 2024
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about 1 year ago
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BirdGuides
about 1 year ago
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:
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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
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about 1 year ago
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November continues to deliver … in the
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Newsround, 2nd to 8th November 2024
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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
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The first local Red-throated Diver for 16 years surfaces at Boddington Reservoir … in the
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Newsround, 26th October to 1st November 2024
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The juvenile Red-throated Diver at Boddington Res this afternoon. Thanks to Gary Pullan for finding it!
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Glossy Ibis attempting to add a shine to an otherwise dull afternoon at Summer Leys today
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about 1 year ago
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Autumn continues apace … in the
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Newsround, 19th to 25th October 2024
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