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Recent content by Nicks90

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    Used vs new - a quandary

    I've just purchased my first scope and it definetly pays to try it out before you buy as there was quite a few I tried at optic shops/events that I really couldn't get on with including the Hawke you mention. Personally I'd buy used over new as you appear to get more for your money. I picked up...
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    Raptors in Southampton/Hampshire

    Thank you both for the info. Debs- I will certainly be making a few trips into the NF.
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    Birding friend Southampton/Hampshire

    Hi Dave, Thanks for your reply, I will have a look into this.
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    Birding friend Southampton/Hampshire

    Hi all, I'm looking for a fellow birdwatcher in the southampton/Hampshire area who would like to meet up for a day's birding. Wife isn't a massive fan and I tend to go on my own which is fine but sometimes a bit of company wouldn't go a miss. I'm fairly new to birding so would also find it...
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    Raptors in Southampton/Hampshire

    Good evening, I was wondering if anyone could help me with good locations in the Southampton area or anywhere in Hampshire that is a good reliable place for either raptor viewing or owls. Raptors are my favourite class of birds and I've never seen an owl here in England. I appreciate specific...
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    Raptors in Southampton/Hampshire

    Good evening, I was wondering if anyone could help me with good locations in the Southampton area or anywhere in Hampshire that is a good reliable place for either raptor viewing or owls. Raptors are my favourite class of birds and I've never seen an owl here in England. I appreciate specific...
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    Nikon monarch 60 eda review ❤️❤️❤️

    Joachim, thanks for the info. One day I will definetly purchase the zoom ep but for now I'm more than happy with the 30x. Hermann, I'm glad the review may help, I'd definitely recommend having a look through one! It's a great scope and I can't wait to use it again this weekend.
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    Nikon monarch 60 eda review ❤️❤️❤️

    AP, yes this is correct the Monarch had a 30x fixed ep whilst the fieldscope had 25-75x zoom and yes I did prefer the former, it surprised me how much brighter, sharper and wider the field of view was even with a smaller lens. As has been pointed out this is probably due to the ep but I just...
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    Your Most Recent "Life" Bird

    Western Marsh Harrier, lower test reserve, Southampton.
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    Nikon monarch 60 eda review ❤️❤️❤️

    Good evening all, I have just recently purchased a nikon monarch 60 Ed and thought I'd put a review up as when I was looking into them I couldnt find any info on them anywhere. I am no expert on scopes so terminology will not be a strong point. I am also fairly new to birdwatching as I've only...
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    Vanguard endeavor 80mm v vortex diamondback 80mm

    Hi guys, I have been looking into buying a scope with a budget of £600 to include tripod. Have narrowed it down to vortex diamondback 80mm and vanguard endeavor 80mm after scouring the Internet for reviews etc. does anyone have any views on which scope is better? Or any other scopes I should...
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