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  1. paddyluke

    NRW’s proposed approach to regulating the release of gamebirds

    https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/evidence-policy-and-permitting-tystiolaeth-polisi-a-thrwyddedu/nrw-s-proposed-approach-to-regulating-the-release/...
  2. paddyluke

    Hen Harrier Persecution

    have a look,not sure if been posted on here before https://raptorpersecutionuk.org/2023/04/25/82-hen-harriers-confirmed-missing-or-illegally-killed-in-uk-since-2018-most-of-them-on-or-close-to-grouse-moors/...
  3. paddyluke

    Opticron Natura ED 100% made in Japan????

    if the Opticron Natura ED is 100% made in Japan then why does mine say made in China?? Natura BGA ED 8x42 Aimed at the wildlife enthusiast or semi-professional looking for a lightweight, robust and reliable 42mm, the Natura BGA ED are 100% Made in Japan and supplied with a 30 year...
  4. paddyluke

    anyone ID this bird please

    anyone ID this bird please,did see a possible male 30 mins earlier,looked like orange forehead from above beak over top of head taken in Carmarthenshire,Wales
  5. paddyluke

    Sigma 300 mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO & Nikon D500 compatibility

    anyone tried the above combination,if so how did you find it,i've seen a couple for sale and for some reason the sellers say that their sigma 300mm 2.8 will only work with older nikon cameras
  6. paddyluke

    which Warbler?

    photo taken this morning in my back garden, Carmarthenshire,West Wales,there was two of them
  7. paddyluke

    Nikon Fieldscope EDIIIA vs Opticron HR 66 ED(newer model)

    anyone got any opinions of the above scopes?,which would be the better one?
  8. paddyluke

    a secret poison in our river/seas??

    if you want to clean up the enviroment then stop using Fairy Liquid ,i'm surprised that it's legal to use:mad:,
  9. paddyluke

    Opticron Aurora problem/fault?

    i purchased a pair of Opticron Aurora binoculars, as soon as i tried them i knew there was a fault as i suffered eye strain,i sent them to Opticron for recollimation,when i received them back i noticed the the rings below the eyepieces(opticron & aurora vhd printed on them) were turning...
  10. paddyluke

    very happy with my new purchase

    purchased a Nikon Fieldscope EDIIIA a couple of weeks ago and over the moon with it,came with 20-60 zoom eyepiece,case and boxed,in as new/mint condition,could anyone tell me between what years the scopes where made/sold,
  11. paddyluke

    Delta SL3 HD+ vs Opticron DBA VHD+

    anyone tried a pair of Delta SL3 HD+ binoculars,if so what did you think of them?,they look very similar to the Opticron DBA VHD+ binoculars, https://www.at-infocus.co.uk/product/delta-sl3-hd/
  12. paddyluke

    Warbler id?

    any one know which warbler this is?,my mate took the photo today,thanks
  13. paddyluke

    my Nikon/Opticron hybrid camera adapter

    i wanted to use Nikon P310 camera with my opticron scopes,i had purchased a Nikon FSB-8 camera adapter but had to find a way to connect it to Opticron scope,i then purchased an Opticron DCC camera adapter and after a bit of cutting with hacksaw i'm happy with the result
  14. paddyluke

    Viking ED Pro/ED-S binoculars

    i'm considering purchasing a new pair of binoculars for bird/nature watching,any one got opinions about Viking ED Pro 8x42 or Viking ED-S 8x42,any opinions appreciated,thanks
  15. paddyluke

    nikon p300/p310

    as a newbie to digiscoping would the nikon p300/p310 be a suitable starter camera if i can get one for £40-£50,any info much appreciated,thanks
  16. paddyluke

    Viking AV-66 ED eyepiece

    i've just purchased a Viking AV-66 ED scope which came with a 18x eyepiece,does anyone know what other manufacturers eyepieces will fit as i'm looking to get a zoom, thanks andrew
  17. paddyluke

    Eagle Optics ranger 8x32 or sightron sii blue sky 8x32

    which of the above binoculars are the better?,will be used for bird watching, thanks andrew
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