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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

Recent content by iain tomlinson

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    Owling trip to the Philippines and Indonesia, including Sulu.

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    Owling in the Philippines (including Sulu) and Indonesia

    http://iainsowls.blogspot.com/2024/05/philippines-zamboanga-and-sulu-and.html
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    Owling trip to the Philippines and Indonesia, including Sulu.

    Hello, I traveled to Mindanao, Sulu and East Indonesia in search of owls. This is what happened: http://iainsowls.blogspot.com/2024/05/philippines-zamboanga-and-sulu-and.html
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    Thermal Imagers

    thanks
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    Thermal imaging scope for tropical owls?

    Hello, I do a lot of owling, especially in tropical forests. I am interested in using a thermal imaging scope to look for owls at night. I am planning on using it to locate an owl that I have already heard singing from thick vegetation. My goal is to use the it to pin point the owl, before using...
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    Thermal Imagers

    Hello, sorry this isn't a binocular question, but this seems like the closest category. I do a lot of owling, especially in tropical forests. I am interested in using a thermal imager to look for owls at night. I am planning on using an imager to see an owl that I have already heard singing...
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    Information wanted on Mt Iglit Baco National Park, Mindoro, Philippines

    Hello, I am interested in visiting Mt Iglit Baco national park. If any one has been there I would love to hear about recommended trails, guides etc. I am particularly interestd in remnants of upland forest remain and Mindoro scops owl has been reported. Many thanks in advance, Iain
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    Indonesia owling trip (Nias, Simeulue, Sumatra) plus Singapore

    Thank you both for the mapping suggestions. I will try out the apps you suggested, and practice using them at home before my next trip.
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    Indonesia owling trip (Nias, Simeulue, Sumatra) plus Singapore

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    Indonesia owling trip (Nias, Simeulue, Sumatra) plus Singapore

    Hello! I took a trip to Indonesia to look for owls. I decided to travel without guides in order to have a more adventurous trip. This si what happened https://iainsowls.blogspot.com/2023/06/sumatra-2023.html Cheers, Iain
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    Visiting Wetar Indonesia?

    Hello. I am interested to visit the island of Wetar in Indonesia but have been unable figure out how to get there. If anyone has information on ferries or flights to Wetar please share with me. Many thanks, Iain
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    Birding Alas Valley (Sumatra)

    Hello, I am planning a trip to Sumatra and am looking for owls (Sunda owlet, rajah and mountain scops). I would love to explore an area that is under birded. The Alas valley sounds like it should access forest at the right elevation (1000-2000m). I am hoping to get some advice on good trails...
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    Birding Gunung Leuser

    Thanks Daniel, I appreciate your advice. It sounds like I should head a bit further from Medan
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    Birding Gunung Leuser

    Hello, I am planning an owling trip to Sumatra and am interested in hearing from any birders who have visited Gunung Leuser National park in Sumatra. I am planning on birding around Berastagi and Bukit Lawang. I have a specific interest in owls, but really any information on good birding trails...
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    Costa Rican Taxonomy

    Thanks for posting this. I am curious about the potential split of Vermiculated Screech-Owl (Into Costa Rican and Skutch's). Are either of these taxa the same as the Choco birds in West Ecuador or the "Guatemalan" birds that occur on both coasts of Mexico? Or are they more localized to Central...
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