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  1. Shell

    oly. sp-590 uz help

    I'm wondering if anyone has this camera and if you know how to keep the settings after turning off the camera and/or changing the batteries. I thought I had it set to keep file name in auto, which is does, but I can't find how or where to retain settings. Each time I turn it back on, I go back...
  2. Shell

    Maybe a western bird in the east?

    Well Chris, I am convinced!! Thank you so much for helping me with this bird i.d. I see the differences a bit more clearly now and to be honest, I was really doubting I cold be so lucky to get that Gray way over here. After seeing other pictures of the Gray and Alder...and went searching for...
  3. Shell

    Maybe a western bird in the east?

    No, buckskin hawk, I didn't hear it chirp or sing. It's not a good thing, I know, but I didn't hear anything!
  4. Shell

    Maybe a western bird in the east?

    Well, Lagopus and Chris, I have a question about the bill. On my pics, I can definitely see that the tip is dark. But I do agree with you both that on my bird, the bill is wide, and the Alder/Willow is wide too. But the Alder and Willow does not have that darkness at the tip like mine does...
  5. Shell

    Maybe a western bird in the east?

    Hey B Lagopus, thanks so much for taking a look for me. You almost had me talked into it being the Alder, until my husband pointed out that my bird has a notched, or somewhat notched tail, and the Alder has a square tail. That's confusing! Because my bird doesn't have the white outer edges on...
  6. Shell

    Maybe a western bird in the east?

    Hey KC! ;) So good to see ya! I think you are right. I didn't even look at the peewee's. lol, silly me! Thanks so much, whew, good call!
  7. Shell

    Maybe a western bird in the east?

    Maybe a western bird in the east? Gray Flycatcher, USA I live in Mississippi and am having trouble making an id on this bird. The only thing I can match it to is the Gray Flycatcher, but that is a western bird. It was foraging for bugs in the oak and elm trees, always staying really high. No...
  8. Shell

    I hope everyone's OK!

    I too, wanted to let everyone know that I was thinking of you all when I saw the news early this morning. I'm so sorry for this happening. My prayers and thoughts for you all.
  9. Shell

    Comment by 'Shell' in media 'KC'

    Now, now, this photo looks much different from the ''other'' photo I see of you! WOW! You sweet thang - gotta love ya, KC!! Great shot too!
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  10. Shell

    Need help with sparrow ID

    Thank you Larry, points well taken !! Thanks for the i.d.!
  11. Shell

    Need help with sparrow ID

    Well o.k. then, James, Tero, and Larry, thank you all so much for the help! I also thought Lark Bunting, but that one is really rare for my area, and what made me think of that one is , the white right under the eye. In the sparrow, it's very noticeable, but not so much in the bunting, you...
  12. Shell

    Need help with sparrow ID

    This may be a Lark Sparrow, juvenile. I'm not sure. It is the size of Lark Sparrow anyway. I also thought maybe a lark bunting, but that one is really rare for my area. Could you all please help me out? This bird was in really thick weeds, on the edge of a huge pond, in a huge open area...
  13. Shell

    gardening for moths

    Oh goodness! I didn't soak any of mine. I had about 30 seeds and I dug up and scattered the top of the ground and poked the seeds in there! They took off. And then when winter came, I collected the seeds from the pods when they were ready. The spring, dug up and scattered the ground, and...
  14. Shell

    gardening for moths

    Thanks so much on the pics! Those moths are hard to get at night. I hope you can find some great moth attracting plants!!
  15. Shell

    Birding in the Bahamas-help?

    Hey Bill, thanks so much for replying so quickly. WOW, that's a great list of birds you saw. Must have been just wonderful, and so beautiful to see. Thanks so much for the info!!
  16. Shell

    gardening for moths

    Hey Ken, I didn't plant these for moths on purpose, but it sure turned out to be a moth collector at night!! I have this vine that a friend gave to me as seeds, it's called Moon Vine. It's beautiful greenery and huge white blooms with white centers. The largest flower bloom we've had was 6...
  17. Shell

    Birding in the Bahamas-help?

    I've been invited to go to the Bahamas with my family members, and would love to know if someone has gone and what you experienced. I'm not sure if I want to go yet. I got overwhelmed with info when I did a ''google search'' for birding in the bahamas. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks...
  18. Shell

    Will sigma lens fit canon eos ??

    Hey Joe, thanks so much for replying. I appreciate the info and advice.
  19. Shell

    Will sigma lens fit canon eos ??

    Adey, that's a good idea calling on Sigma themselves. Thanks so much for the info. And helping me understand the mechanisms & such !
  20. Shell

    Will sigma lens fit canon eos ??

    Well hey there Andy :-) Thanks for stepping in for me. I see what you mean by the fit now. I'll check into that, buy like you said, it's probably got a pretty penny on that .
  21. Shell

    Will sigma lens fit canon eos ??

    Thanks so much Diane. I'll do just that. I have a couple of really great camera stores around here.I appreciate the help !!!!!
  22. Shell

    Will sigma lens fit canon eos ??

    Hey Diane , thanks for replying . I bought the lens' with a Minolta camera back in 2001. So does this mean it would need to be rechipped ? I don't even know what that means actually :( I guess I'll have to read up on that. Thanks alot !!
  23. Shell

    Will sigma lens fit canon eos ??

    I have two Sigma lens' , one is AF-MF 70-300mm zoom lens, the other is AF-MF 28-80mm , will these lens' fit and work well with the canon EOS digital SLR cameras ?
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  24. Shell

    What scope for cp4500??

    Hello Geoff , I'm not sure either, but I'm just now going to check on it to see !!!!!!! Thanks so much for the tip ! I appreciate it !
  25. Shell

    What scope for cp4500??

    Hey Doug, thanks so much for the reply and info ! I'll take a look, do a search, for these scopes you suggested, etc. I sure do appreciate your help !!
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