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Recent content by michaeln

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    Zuiko 100-400 mm

    Hi, any recommendations for a bag for the 100-400 on an EM5 mark III?
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    Guide for Ivalo area

    Hi My dad is planning a trip to the Ivalo area for late May - early June. Could anyone suggest / recommend a local guide? There are 3 birds in particular he is very keen to get - Pine Grosbeak, Two-barred Crossbill and Arctic warbler! thanks -Michael
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    guide for lapland / Ivalo area of Finland

    thanks will try that!
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    guide for lapland / Ivalo area of Finland

    Hi, My dad is thinking of visiting the Ivalo area of Finland later on in the year. Can anyone suggest a guide for the area that could help him get some of the trickier birds. Thanks -Michael
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    Tricky trio - Arctic Warbler Pine Grosbeak Two Barred Crossbill

    Thanks to everyone for replying. Sounds like Northern Finland gives you a good chance. Arctic Warbler from the 2nd week in June or is it safer to wait till the 3rd? Do the Grosbeaks still visit the feeders at this time of year? Two Barred Crossbill - Just need lots of luck. Are there local...
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    Tricky trio - Arctic Warbler Pine Grosbeak Two Barred Crossbill

    Hi, Any suggestions of trips/tours that would allow you get this tricky trio: Arctic Warbler, Pine Grosbeak and Two-Barred Crossbill. regards -Michael
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    Andorra - Soldeu February

    thanks - will give that a go
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    Andorra - Soldeu February

    Hi, We've a family skiing holiday in Soldeu coming up in mid February. Any suggestions where we might see a few birds, an Alpine Accentor would be nice! We'll be on foot/public transport. Thanks Michael
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    Dublin Birding

    Young Long-eared Owls calling at 21:15 tonight in Stepaside.
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    Dublin Birding

    Hi, Black Redstart in Stepaside today! -Michael
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    Dublin Birding

    Here are a few of the Med gulls that were in Bullock Harbour during the week. Various amounts of legs! And black on primaries and heads. Great thread is there a wicklow/wexford one? All the best -Michael
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    Looks as though Ive got it together

    spot on! Happy memories of a business trip to your wonderful country -Michael
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    Birding around Madrid

    Hi Sheila, I found this web site when I thought I would have to go to Madrid on business. Trip was cancelled so I cannot vouch for it personally, but it does look like a good starting point http://www.wild-spain.com/article.php?sid=58&current=4&val=9 Anyway enjoy your trip -Michael
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    Digiscoping with 65 Diascope

    Hi David, I have that scope, the angled one, I use a spider tech adapter http://www.spidertech.fi/ada.htm witha contax camera and a sony camcorder cp350 (I think). The adapter is fantastic but expensive! I'm pretty happy with the results but a little jealous of the DSLR guys! I'll try and attach...
  15. Little Stint Kilcoole Ireland

    Little Stint Kilcoole Ireland

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