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    ATX range 20x60 85mm or 30x70 95mm?

    I've posted a similar message in the sea-watch forum, as that's my primary focus. I'm querying if there's a massive improvement in sea-watching with the higher magnification and larger object lens, or if the 85mm may have its own better claims, e.g. if it has a wider field of view, or is better...
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    Which Swarovski Scope?

    Within the ATX range, does the jump from 25x60 85mm to 30x70 95mm make a significant improvement when sea-watching, or indeed is the 85mm a better option? For example, I don't know the field of view and it may be the 85 is better. I don't want the 65mm and I think the 115mm may be a bit big, so...
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    Which Muck Boot?

    Thoughts on which in the range is best for birding in UK conditions. I'm thinking Muckmaster as more rubber than cloth for wet conditions, but unsure hence the query.
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    Nikon p950 v p1000

    Which model do people feel is best for bird photography? Am I right in thinking the more recent model has a lower optical zoom? Thanks.
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    Nikon Coolpix p900 -v-..........

    I have the Coolpix p500 and the Panasonic Lumix fz200. Is it worth investing in the p900? What does it offer extra? Thanks
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    Collared Flycatcher Help

    Hi can anyone do anything to save this image? Unfortunately I'd not changed my settings since photographing the Shetland Tengmalm's in the dark. Please crop as appropriate. Thanks.
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    New App - How To Twitch Birds

    John Gooders was something of a pioneer, and I'm sure, like me, he inspired many birders to take up birding with his "How To Watch Birds" and "Where To Watch Birds." If he were around today, I'm sure he'd be involved in the new app, "How To Twitch Birds." I've thought about this in recent...
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    Best Retailer For 6x4 Prints?

    I used to use Boots for prints but they upgraded their systems and now they aren't as good. Similarly Jessop's new system gives poor prints. I'm not referring to the instants which I never use. Any recommendations? Thanks
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    Sigma UK Guarantee

    Sigma do a three year guarantee for the UK. For repair work done during that period does anyone know by how much the guarantee is extended on the repaired bit? Is it a year or does that bit get another three years from the date of repair? Thanks.
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    How To Report Colour - ringed Turnstones?

    Help please. The cr- birding website just keeps sending you round in a loop and doesn't make it clear who to actually contact. Thanks.
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    Collared Dove 1914?

    Sad of me I know but I spotted the continuity error in the new BBC drama Passing Bells tonight. The young chap going off to war was a bird-watcher and was looking at a last bird before going overseas. Collared Dove. Oops!
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    New Nikon Coolpix?

    I used the Nikon Coolpix range for a long while but have lost touch recently. I know they used to be good digiscoping cameras but then Nikon moved away from that with no threaded fittings and vignetting issues etc. Does anyone know if they are back in the game?
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    British List

    Was sure it was on 597 but just looked on BOURC website and it's 596 at end of 2013?
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    Great Knot - Help With Editing Picture

    Could anyone with Photoshop or other top quality editing software have a go at improving a pic. I took yesterday of the bird? Having watched it all evening at distance before it flew I chose not to walk the two miles up the estuary but then did in the fading light. I got a few shocking photos...
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    Can I Restore Deleted Album?

    Deleted album from my Samsung Note 2 by mistake. Not backed up. Can I Restore it? Suggestion on Internet it might be possible but not sure if genuine. Thanks.
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    Colour - ringed Turnstones

    Does anyone know about a current scheme where I can provide info? Several birds at Scarborough yesterday. Thanks
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    Common or Parrot Crossbills?

    I first saw the Parrot Crossbills at Holt in November last year, when they were by the main car park, and the identification for me and those present seemed fairly straightforward. All displayed large bills and were seen to rip off cones and eat the lot. I had very close views and took some...
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    Opticron Digiscoping Kit

    I'd be interested in people's views on the suitability of the Panasonic Lumix FS45 for Digiscoping and the Opticron kit in general - the DCC kit with adaptors and rings, (not the push on). How stable is the set up? How centred is it? My current set up is always throwing me off to one side or...
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    BBRC Pending Records

    I'm always surprised looking at the BBRC pending records seeing some of the birds that were never reported e.g. Little Bustard last year in Northumberland, and Common Yellowthroat in the same county in 2012. I think I'd struggle to keep such birds to myself.
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    Lanzerote - One day, Three Questions

    Family holiday next week with probably one day's birding. Think I'm based in south - main tourist bit at any rate:- What are my target birds? Where do I see them? Any directions? Thanks
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    Birds On Irish List Not On British

    What's the most up to date list of birds fitting this criteria - accepted and pending:- Canada Warbler Eastern Kingbird Fox Sparrow White-winged Scoter etc.............
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    British Bird Lists - Rarity Order

    Does anyone know if there are any lists out there in rarity order, starting with the once only birds leading right up to the residents?
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    Swallowtail Id. Help

    Hi just back from Zante where I saw several swallowtail sp. flying in "apartments" type habitat and general med. cliff scrub. On one occasion I saw long extensions on the lower wing, so am presuming Scarce. I just wondered if anyone else has had experience of swallowtails in Zante, and which...
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    White Id. Help

    I think this is a Small White. Do you agree?
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    falcon Zante

    Any ideas on this falcon seen last week on Zante? I assumed at the time it was a Kestrel, and probably still do. I didn't think Kestrel bred/occurred on Zante in summer though. I didn't have any bins or camera with me. I took these heavy crops with my I-pad. From what I observed it was...
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