Mike Gibbons

Butterfly Photographer and enthusiast. Keen Birder. Co-writer of Butterflies of Hampshire Book & Reports. Theatre. Vintage buses, steam trains. British Comedy.

[Mike Gibbons @cloudedyellows]

The species I most wanted to see on my visit to Alaska was Spectacled Eider. I had to make the long visit up to Barrow to see this beautiful species. I was not disappointed! @USFWS @USFWSRefuges #Wildfowl #Alaska

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@AlfieHouseEcho @TotalSaintsPod I have recently come back from a Caribbean cruise on Ventura. Southampton shirts are well represented on board in display cases near one of the main bars. They make a great display. It was good to see Southampton as the only team promoted on board.

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@philjo61 Very nice water colours.

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@i54jamie Lesser Whitethroat, a nice easy one. Unmistakable.

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@AdamBlackmore If Tonda really did not know he was doing wrong I agree with what the majority of the team think, that he should keep his job as manager. He is a top manager and if he has the team on his side, I think he should stay.Silence is annoying but the board are not making snap decisions

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@urbanponds101 Today, 2.

[Mike Gibbons @cloudedyellows]

Doing well for Stag Beetles in my West Christchurch, Dorset, garden. 2 last night. One really big male and the other not so large. Then both together for comparison. Lucky to live in a good area for this magnificent beetle.

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@Hania16836 Demis Roussos

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@TalkingPicsTV @TivoliWimborne Looking forward to this big event. Last time Ray took the stage at Christchurch Regent he owned it and hag the audience singing along too. Some great guests and a really lovely venue.

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@urbanponds101 Last year. They are pretty common where I live. Often seen in my garden.

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@akikozono He was a credit to the team. He really worked his socks off on the pitch. I totally agree with the Japanese sentiments.

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Adult male Red-footed Falcon at Holt Heath, Dorset. Spent a lot of time in one area hunting for insects. @DorsetBirdClub

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@james_evans76 @AlfieHouseEcho @TotalSaintsPod Ah yes, but I think he’s good enough to go to a big club!

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@JustSaints_ @AlfieHouseEcho Great player, always gave 100%. Fitted so well in the team.

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@Birduder344 @IoanaLogafatu Nice Tunnocks wafer biscuits too!

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@Birduder344 Yes I agree, but it is unfortunate for the fans. I expect heads will roll.

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@Poppy_yyyyyyyy I saw 2 Swifts whilst in the bath looking out the window. Seen all the other martins in low numbers so far.

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@birderkettle Wow, corker! 👍

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@urbanponds101 Just call them gulls. Lots are seen miles inland. Lots of different species too. You are not showing off, just being accurate. Gulls are fascinating birds and some are really beautiful such as Ross’s and Sabine’s which are scarce visitors to the UK.