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  1. J

    Slik 500G Tripod

    Hi I am just after a cheap and cheerful lighweight tripod that I can put in my bag with my 50mm travel scope when out birding on my mountain bike. Is the old Slik 500G sufficient - can it handle the weight of a 50mm scope which weighs approx 700g? I would rarely have the legs out fully - I...
  2. J

    Looking for Travel Scope but Cheaper End of Market

    Hi Jason and any other birders viewing, Sorry its took a while but my initial impressions are the Hawke Endurance ED 12-36x50 is just what I wanted - re - to take on those non-birding holidays and to put in my rucksack when I am out birding on my mountain bike. Image feels crisp to the edge...
  3. J

    Looking for Travel Scope but Cheaper End of Market

    Hi Just an update - tried a few of those suggested above, but went with the Hawke Endurance ED 12-36x50. I managed to pick up a second hand one in virtually mint condition for less than 200 quid, so fairly pleased with that. It feels tiny compared to my other scope, so just the job for...
  4. J

    Wild Anglesey

    Hi Found the above on BBC IPlayer this week. I must have missed it when it was on TV or was it just shown on BBC Wales? Regardless of that, a fave of mine - Mr Williams is presenting. This is a place I have visited several times and that pulled me in, but it would also be of interest to...
  5. J

    Looking for Travel Scope but Cheaper End of Market

    Thanks for everyones replies - keep them coming please. I hope to compare at least 3 of those mentioned above at Old Moor soon - will wait for a cloudy day as pretty much everything has a good view when its sunny doesnt it?!!!? Thanks again.
  6. J

    Looking for Travel Scope but Cheaper End of Market

    Hi. I appreciate this has been covered a few times on here already, but would like your views on the following to ensure I have not missed any threads; I am looking for a travel scope 50mm range but at the cheap end. I have a Kowa 884 which is superb, but when I go on holiday with the...
  7. J

    Iolo’s Pembrokeshire

    Just finished watching this and found myself disappointed there were only 4 episodes, so it must have been good! On Springwatch etal I usually find Iolo a bit dry and stuck to a script he's not that keen on, whereas on this he felt a lot more natural and spontaneous with what he was watching...
  8. J

    Canon AE-1 PROGRAM SLR & Additional Lens - Any Ideas on Value please?

    Thanks once again Anon2020. I will check the strips you mention. I know the battery was removed at the time it ceased to be used so thankfully they dont need to worry about that! Cheers.
  9. J

    Canon AE-1 PROGRAM SLR & Additional Lens - Any Ideas on Value please?

    Thanks Anon2020. Yeah, that was my next step but was hoping someone on here would have a rough idea. I take it Tokina lenses are not the greatest then.....? Thanks again.
  10. J

    Canon AE-1 PROGRAM SLR & Additional Lens - Any Ideas on Value please?

    Hi I am not a photographer, but due to my love of wildlife a member of my family asked me if I had any idea how much their old camera is worth (they assumed I would know). They have the following; Canon AE1 Program SLR with standard lens Tokina 100mm-300mm f/5.6 zoom lens Tokina 1.5...
  11. J

    The Helm Guide to Bird Identification

    Hi Jim a belated thanks for your reply. Just thought I would check with christmas coming up!!! Kind regards John
  12. J

    The Helm Guide to Bird Identification

    Evening all, apologies if this has been covered recently (I did a search and couldnt find anything), but was just wondering if anyone knew of any plans for a new edition of the above book? Things have moved along that much in the past 6 years if feels like the time is ripe for an update...
  13. J

    Northumbrian Birding

    Good evening, I will be heading up to Northumberland for a few days in mid August and was just wondering what will still be on the Farnes, I know Bempton down here in Yorks can empty out quite quickly (for some species) during this time, but any info gratefully received. I was also hoping to...
  14. J

    Bill Oddie Goes Wild

    Hi Unfortunately I dont have any of this series. I would however be interested in getting copies of what you do have. I have 16 of the 18 episodes of Birding with Bill Oddie if you would be interested in a 'swap!' I dont think I would have time to sort this before Christmas but if you are...
  15. J

    Help Please - New Tripod Required

    Thanks everyone. Lots to think about here. If the weight is not going to be significantly reduced from what I already have, then I may have to stick with what I have got, but will defo look into trying out some of the tripods you have suggested. I do have a scopac and to be honest I should...
  16. J

    Help Please - New Tripod Required

    Hi Apologies for the belated acknowledgement of your comments, many thanks. Looks like I will have to continue to limp around as the day goes on!! Best wishes, John
  17. J

    Help Please - New Tripod Required

    Hi I have used a Slik D3 tripod for years - very sturdy and love the one handle for all movements of the head. Issue is - that coupled with the Kowa 884 scope is now just too heavy (I have an issue with my knee) so I now need to find a lighter tripod but without losing the sturdiness of the...
  18. J

    Birdguides new system

    Ive subscribed for a number of years to Birdguides, and despite some grumblings to the changes made I decided I would stick with them. I paid my renewal on Monday morning, it is now Tuesday night and it is still not operational - i.e. - I cant access any bird news. Has anyone else had this...
  19. J

    Norfolk birding

    Major discussion about this on the rare bird thread for the PG Tips - usual responses from both 'sides.' Not my sort of birding, would rather give it a miss and I bet this weekend there is pure hell!!
  20. J

    Alaska - A year in the Wild (UK C5)

    It made me want to get on a plane and get over there so must have been pretty good, even though its on C5. Defo worth watching.
  21. J

    Bird identification help please

    Hi Mark Its a Wheatear, it will be heading off to Africa any day now! John
  22. J

    The Highlands and Islands Thread

    Hi, On the basis the female Osprey has today returned to Loch Garten (Hurray) does this mean the RSPB will open up the visitor centre or do we have to wait till April (when it is scheduled to open)? Cheers, John
  23. J

    Yorkshire Birding

    Spurn - Why? Took the family to The Deep at Hull yesterday. Its motto is 'For Conservation, not profit.' Shame the idiots at YWT dont follow this motto, absolutely appalled and gutted by the councils decision (which makes no sense what so ever). YWT wont ever get a penny out of me. Could...
  24. J

    Yorkshire Birding

    Spurn Update Hi Got an email from Easy Yorks Council regarding planning app for new YWT visitior centre - some of you may be interested in its contents: Our Ref: DH/SFJ Enquiries to: Diane Hindhaugh E-Mail: [email protected] Tel. Direct: (01482) 393202 Erection of a New...
  25. J

    Kowa Prominar TE-11WZ

    Hi I had the same problem with my eyepiece, took a number of different eyepieces and several months but Kowa (Europe) did replace each time with a new eyepiece. I do not see how just because you are based in the USA that they could refuse to change your eyepiece for a new one to sort this...
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