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    Le Clipon, Dunkerque

    Hi, I'm after current access info for le clipon, many thanks Kris
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    Le Clipon, Dunkerque

    Hi Could some one provide current access details for this site please? Thanks Kris
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    Hybrid seagull? Littlehampton, West Sussex Uk

    the bird on your blog is the Kumlien's Gull.
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    how dark do juv glaucous gulls get

    http://www.western-isles-wildlife.com/images_copy(1)/glauc_jk_feb2nd.JPG was looking at this pic of a juv glauc. Smooth brown plumage, dark outer primaries, solid tail band and great coverts. Makes me think there might be smithsonianus genes in there. How dark do glaucs get before you start...
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    How to see Leach's Petrel

    Jane your webcam currently says "live feed Sept 15th". Is it always a day out?
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    sensors - cmos vs. ccd

    i found the following after a google search: Smear, Skew, Wobble, and Partial Exposure There are four main characteristics sensors may exhibit. CCDs can suffer from vertical smearing on bright light sources, while CMOS sensors are immune to that artifact. But CMOS sensors (equipped with...
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    sensors - cmos vs. ccd

    I recently bought a canon compact with a cmos sensor to use for digiscoping. However the video (through the scope) has an annoying wobble effect. This isn't apparent when using the camera on its own, so must be an effect which is accentuated when under high magnification. I recently read that...
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    ID help required - various insects from Southern Spain - Part 1

    possibly egyptian grasshopper for the one on the tree. they are big, like locusts, and were common when i was in south spain in april.
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    best 8x32 binoculars under £100

    thanks for taking the time to reply to my question FrankD. Looking at the US market it is surprising how cheap your binoculars area, such a shame we cant have them so cheap over here! The bins are for my partner which is why I want small and light, and less than £100 so I can afford to buy her...
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    best 8x32 binoculars under £100

    Hi am looking for advice on the best budget roof prism 8x32 bins. Avian Trekker and Bar & Stroud Sierra are appealing to me. Any thoughts? thanks
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