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    Slimbridge WWT- why the wildfowl collections?

    I agree with all of the above, goes against what Sir Peter Scott stood for
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    Quiet In My Garden

    Varies in Risca South Wales, somedays there is a feeding frenzy others hardly any visits for days on end
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    Winter birding

    Similar situation here, I live in a valley in Wales, nearby are disused railway lines which has been paved, I see far more birds walking along there than tramping though the woodlands and surrounding countryside we have here. Woodlands around here can be quite boggy as South Wales isn't know for...
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    Binocular chest mount

    Yes I've come across a similar contraption but found it a bit unsteady for some of the things I use my Opticron's for, thanks for the link.
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    Winter birding

    I enjoy the antics of our local Sparrows and Blue/Great Tits at our feeder, some of the flying is a bit clumsy and others very skillful, hours of wonderful pleasure just outside my window. Plus the odd visit from our friendly squirrel
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    Upgrade binoculars or buy a scope?

    Here's a review for the scope you have in mind. https://www.birdguides.com/reviews/telescopes/review-viking-swallow-50-ed-compact-spotting-scope/ This thread on here might be of interest as someone asked a similar question back in 2019...
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    Winter birding

    I go out twice a day weather permitting walking my collie, winter does make the birds easier to see as I predominately walk in woodlands or by a disused overgrown and in places leaking canal. I enjoy winter as much as summer even though bird numbers where I live are lower than summer I still...
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    Apple Computer Setup for editing "CLICKS" anyone..?

    I think the OP means has anyone used a MacBook laptop for editing and processing pictures, probably what software is recommended. I think more information is required as to what sort of image processing the OP has in mind.
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    Birdguides.com

    I've found that too on there, not sure if it's a setting on my laptop or their website.
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    Thoughts ? on Binocular Colors

    I don't mind a variety of colours, it's the optical quality which I go for, but I can see both sides of the argument for colours other than black/green. I used to be a member of a model boat club, most people had their models in grey boxes, chaos descended most meeting's as everyone sorts out...
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    Having 2 pairs of binoculars. Which would you choose?

    I've only got two pairs which satisfy both my hobbies, birdwatching and astronomy. Helios Nitrosport 8x42 Light weight at 633 grams, bright clear view to the edge with no distortion, excellent build quality. I carry it around with me as I walk my dog in the local woods and I find it ideal for...
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    Binocular chest mount

    That looks an interesting contraption, I'll look into it and see if a local camera store has heard of it.
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    Glare Monsters!

    A bit unkind saying another tedious thread from BF!! But they can be an odd lot on there. Manufacturing fault or something else, I wonder what their quality sampling is like and is it widespread in the range.
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    Binocular chest mount

    I've tried one of those but found it uncomfortable.
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    Binocular chest mount

    I was wondering the same, Phil Ringsdore and Reg Spry lived in Selsey and was very adept at making weird contraptions so it could be one of theirs. I wasn't into birdwatching when I knew Patrick alas so didn't ask him about it. I suppose I might be able to make one but I was thinking of the...
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    UK Invasive Species Survey

    Interesting they picked Japanese Knotweed which grows like grass around here in South Wales, a colony of Ring Necked Parakeets was found by a young lad in Morriston park in Swansea after his mum got him a bird book and binoculars during covid lockdown. I very much doubt if the colony will become...
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    Binocular chest mount

    The picture below is from a book, Exploring the Night Sky with Binoculars by Patrick Moore, I have a pair of Opticron 15x70 which I use not only for Astronomy but bird watching. Quite often I find a tripod an encumbrance and a contraption like this would be useful as I tend to sit in a chair and...
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    Glare Monsters!

    I use two pairs of binoculars both totally different, the Helios Nitrosport 8x42 is easily the better of the two in several areas, build quality, optical quality and with glare I have not noticed a problem. I have used these everyday/night since the beginning of June in a wide variety of...
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    Last Butterfly of the Year 2023

    Just came back from a 3/4 walk along a canal near me and saw plenty of several types, small whites, admirals, tortoiseshell etc etc, no dragonflies which were plentiful along there last week.
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    Last Butterfly of the Year 2023

    Still plenty of tortoiseshell and small white flying around South Wales yesterday which was nice to see so late in the year
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    Glare Monsters!

    I had wondered if this was the case, I wonder when the entry was last updated as I've been using my Opticron's for about 4 years.
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    Advice: Not too expensive toss in the pocket/bag compact binoculars?

    They are a UK company from Suffolk. https://www.vikingoptical.com/contact-us/ Interesting statement on their brand I found on their website; Viking Optical is now one of the foremost independent optical importers and distributors in the UK. Richard Bonnett formed Viking Optical in 1986 and...
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    White tailed eagle, Wales

    There were 3 WTE flying around the Sirhowy valley ( South Wales) 4 years ago but vanished due to a bad wildfire started by two bored teenagers, apparently one died in the fire. Haven't seen them since alas.
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    Glare Monsters!

    That's the only review I've come across and it seems fair and accurate, Helios is the brand name used by Kowa Optical company apparently? https://precisionoutdoors.org/unveiling-the-makers-behind-iconic-helios-binoculars-kowa-the-japanese-optical-company/ Overall I have found them as good if...
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    Glare Monsters!

    Just looked up on Allbinos a pair of binoculars I use often which is Opticron Oregon 15x70, the specifications listed on allbinos has some very strange entries which makes me wonder is it typos' or something else...
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