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  1. Richard D

    New "MY Junior" 7x28 aimed at kids

    https://www.birdforum.net/threads/baby-s.453558/
  2. Richard D

    Speculative 10x30/32 question

    If you like the 8x32 ELs I'd hunt down the 10x32 ELs - same size, still a decent FOV and personally I don't find the exit pupil makes them any fiddlier eye placement wise.
  3. Richard D

    Budget 16x binoculars or straight scope?

    Used they're often under £300 e.g. Sold example but a used MM3 is another good option
  4. Richard D

    Old book -- Wilkes, The english moths and butterflies

    Thanks I shall take a look
  5. Richard D

    Budget 16x binoculars or straight scope?

    The only sub-£1000 high powered binoculars I've tried have been to my eyes awful. I'd pick up something like the straight ED50 which is pretty decent.
  6. Richard D

    May Moths

    A Shuttle Shaped Dart, a Treble Lines and something (carpet?) that escaped were all I had, although a Minotaur Beetle was also present for interest.
  7. Richard D

    Monoculars - anyone use these things ?

    I've been using the early 8x30 Zeiss (West) - late 50s I think and really enjoying it. Bright enough even with early coatings and plenty sharp enough. Only about 3mm eye relief unlike the later B versions... Can easily use and focus one handed.
  8. Richard D

    Lizard ID? UK

    I wouldn't go lower than species level in the UK, but most seem to be derived from releases of subspecies P. m. nigriventri and P. m. maculiventris
  9. Richard D

    Lizard ID? UK

    Podarcis muralis - there's small populations across the south east.
  10. Richard D

    Spotter Recommendation

    Optically little to chose between EDII and EDIII but the latter is waterproof so more sought after. The non-ED version is okay, but if you're regularly going above 20/30x magnification I'd definitely go for ED.
  11. Richard D

    May Moths

    Nice selection - definitely more interesting than my two Brimstones. two Pale Mottled Willows and single Turnip last night!
  12. Richard D

    Pug ID please

    I struggle with Pugs but I think you're right!
  13. Richard D

    Reliable site for swifts around SE London/Kent?

    A few along the coast at Faversham too. Around Davington Church and the playing field opposite is always pretty good.
  14. Richard D

    Micro ID, Cumbria UK

    Pretty sure you're right on Cydia but not sure which.
  15. Richard D

    ED50 recommendation

    Still in production as far as I know, but generally a special order item from UK shops at least, and dearer than buying from Japan.
  16. Richard D

    Appreciate Binocular Advice for Nonprofit Outdoor & Nature Program

    I would probably look at the Kowa's - they're pretty robust and optically punch above their price point. I imagine one consideration is whether these can be bought at a discount though.
  17. Richard D

    Very light* setup (binoculars + scope)

    I haven't seen those for a few years. With a small scope some of the table-top tripods can be used in a similar fashion though or braced with legs against chest.
  18. Richard D

    ED50 recommendation

    Yes you can get the body new from multiple places - Japan seemed much cheaper when I last looked, but going local might be better. I hadn't thought of the DS being better for glasses users, but I can imagine that. As a non-glasses wearer my preference are the eyecups of the MC's, but my 27x is...
  19. Richard D

    ED50 recommendation

    Body wise choice of angled or straight - really a matter of preference. Secondhand on ebay etc. or new from Japan (amazon.jp a good option IMO). The MCII version of the eyepiece has a better eyecup for general viewing but is almost impossible to find. The DS version works okay though and is...
  20. Richard D

    Which binocular(s) did you use today?

    Not technically binoculars today, but one of the few monoculars I've found that I like. The original non-B Zeiss Oberkochen 8x30. Not sure of exact age but older than me (and in better shape 😉). Wide field and excellent resolution with a very good sweet spot. Minimal eye- relief but as a...
  21. Richard D

    House Martin advice please

    They used to regularly nest under the eaves of Bungalows along from where I grew up. Sadly from skies full of House martins they've declined there to barely a sighting.
  22. Richard D

    The OG Leather Wrapped Bausch & Lomb Elite

    They're certainly lovely looking binoculars.
  23. Richard D

    May Moths

    I only had one Shuttle Shaped Dart, four Pale Mottled Willows and a single Brimstone despite what seemed reasonable conditions.
  24. Richard D

    May Moths

    Put trap out last night only to have torrential rain and lightning. Still managed 3 Brimstone, 2 Shuttle shaped darts and singles of Least Arches, 20 plume, Muslin and LBAM.
  25. Richard D

    Reliable site for swifts around SE London/Kent?

    A little early but Oare Marshes (Faversham) is reliable.
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