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...

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

Could be either, Mike. Some good features but not as frosty as some.

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

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...

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...

True. They don't seem to be sticking around much of late.

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...

Labour government has 'no plans' to ban driven grouse shooting The UK Government has said that it has

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:

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.

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:

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...

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

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

Adult Kumlien's Gull

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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