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  1. stu52

    Craghopper Winter Lined Trouser Alternitives

    Hi All I do hope this is ok to post this but I just had to share with you all and get you a bargain. I have just been to a certain cheap supermarket that rhythms with fiddles and noticed a pair of black workman’s winter lined work trousers for under 12 quid. I already own a pair of Craghopper...
  2. stu52

    white throated dipper somerset

    I go to Lynton and lynmouth and Watersmeet they show quiet well there :t:
  3. stu52

    Somerset Levels, Glastonbury

    Hi Peter Shapwick heath reserve / Westhay nature reserve / Catcott reserve / Greylake rspb reserve . All good places to visit and lots too see. Fair chance of spotting. Bitterns Glossy ibis Ring necked duck Green wing teal Bearded tit Marsh harrier etc etc etc
  4. stu52

    Somerset Birding

    Steart Marsh And Fyne Court Hi all a fantastic day Saturday 2nd dec at steart and fine court steart marsh spoonbill kingfisher stonechat golden plover lapwing sparrow hawk kestrel shoveler teal heron meadow pipit long tailed tit black backed gull red shank curlew black tailed godwit red wing...
  5. stu52

    Somerset Birding

    Hi mate It was incredible :t: but sorry to hear you were not so lucky on the same day We were there at high tide around 14.00hrs in the afternoon and sitting in the Quantock hides when the peregrine made the appearance. There was well over 500 + golden plovers right in front of us add them to...
  6. stu52

    Paramo insulated vs ???

    Today i wore my Snugpac elite pile shirt with just a wick away T-shirt underneath it and a Goretex British army smock over the top I was l toasty and warm at a very windy and cold Steart Marsh. Combination works well for me
  7. stu52

    Somerset Birding

    well due to the weather Saturday was a wash out but we did manage to get to WWT Steart marsh on today 12th nov And what a fantastic few hours we had there its really beginning to fill up nicely loads of resident birds and winter visitors. here are the sightings :t: 500 + golden plovers...
  8. stu52

    Somerset Birding

    Hi Rich They are mate and we are so lucky to have all these stunning reserves only a very short drive away. always so much wonderful stuff to see at all these wetland and woodland sites will definitely post sightings up sat and sun eves :t: cheer stu
  9. stu52

    Somerset Birding

    Cheers Rich Me and the wife are off to cattcott and avalon marsh on Saturday and Steart marsh on Sunday we will post sightings. Cheers Stu
  10. stu52

    pointer

    Hi Can anybody help us out. Me and my wife have never seen a bull finch we have searched high and low and had no luck. So we was wondering if anyone could point us to a good spot in or around Taunton Somerset to view this stunning bird. kindest regards Stu
  11. stu52

    Low priced, compact spotting scope needed

    hi how about the Viking compact scopes I own the ED 50 pro scope its super light and small but gives me great results :t: http://www.vikingoptical.co.uk/product/viking-50mm-ed-pro-compact-scope/
  12. stu52

    merlin

    Hi. Spotted one at RSPB Greylake it took a snipe just too the left of the hide but was unable to lift it so ate it there and then. I have also seen one at the RSPB West Sedgemoor reserve on the levels near curry Rivel. But unfortunately this is a closed reserved they but do the odd guided...
  13. stu52

    Paramo insulated vs ???

    Here's a bit of a review mate. https://youtu.be/GKgPec4gUCo
  14. stu52

    Paramo insulated vs ???

    Hi mate that's right they are designed to be worn next to the skin. But I use a wick away type of t-shirt underneath it. The reason why I do this is because it keeps it fresh and cleaner for longer. As for an extra layer over the top I only bother when it is pouring down and that is simply an...
  15. stu52

    Paramo insulated vs ???

    snugpak elite pile shirt for me lovely piece of kit worn by forces guys for years. its super warm and toasty and shower proof and comes with its own stuff sack and 2 hoods. it can be picked up for around £50 to £70 on the web. another nice cheap warm zip up softy jacket worth looking into is...
  16. stu52

    Watch Service?

    just picked my g shocks up from h Samuels after a service very reasonable service fast turn around and sensibly priced give them a try. I know they deal with high end stuff I am going to get them to send my omega for a service
  17. stu52

    Hawke Nature Trek 20-60x80 question

    Hi Joachim many thanks for the reply and fantastic advice I really appreciate it :t: I am going to squirrel away the money for a swarovski spotting scope its the way forward. cheers stu
  18. stu52

    Hawke Nature Trek 20-60x80 question

    Hi All just a quick question due too the lack of reviews for this scope anywhere on the web. I am looking at buying a cheap but useful spotting scope to tide me over till I have saved enough money for a Swarovski scope. I am looking at the Hawke nature trek 20x60x80 2017 model for £249 has...
  19. stu52

    camo smocks

    Hi Mate Thanks for taking the time to reply :t: I do love the Arktis range of stuff they look superb bits of kit I was also checking out these jackets http://www.military1st.co.uk/ku-pcs-pr-02-helikon-pcs-smock-olive-green-polycotton-ripstop.html they do not look too bad. I will wear the MTP...
  20. stu52

    camo smocks

    Hi all, sorry if this has been discussed before but just wanted to check your thoughts out on wearing camo gear while birdwatching. A very good friend of mine who is a serving marine has just gifted me the new pcs windproof smock and a lightweight Gore-Tex jacket in the new MTP camo pattern...
  21. stu52

    Current best bridge camera for birds

    1 more for consideration the Nikon b700. I love mine super light weight massive zoom brill image stabilisation and all in a much smaller package then the p900 4k vid and for some users it shoots in RAW.
  22. stu52

    Nikon P610

    I do not know much about the p610 or have ever used one but her are some comparisons that may help :t: http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B700-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P610 http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/nikon/p610/vs/nikon/b700/
  23. stu52

    Nikon P610

    Try the new B700 model you won't be disappointed :t:
  24. stu52

    Nikon coolpix b700

    Hi mate I took it out yesterday afternoon for a play its great fun I love the zoom I used it to id birds at huge distances and its equally good for close up shots. You do need a monopod for digital zoom its hard to hold steady but I love it anyway
  25. stu52

    Nikon coolpix b700

    Thanks mate for the fantastic advice :t:
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