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    Looking for a photo printer

    I have been out of the printer market for some time and need to catch up. I need a good photo printer. Are the new 6,8,10 pen printers worth it? I find a lot of reviews but no good sites with reliable ratings. I would appreciate your list of top 5 printers and any links to good websites. Thanks!
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    Fuji F30 dust issues

    My guess is the main problem is dust on the chip itsself, which is what I suspect. I can see some dust inside the lens, but based on your reply to my post, now I am convinced the main problem is on the chip. These chips are dust magnets and Fuji needs to make more of an effort to keep it clean...
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    Fuji F30 dust issues

    Hi! I bought my F30 in Feb 2007. Now I have dust inside the lens. Might even be on the chip itself. Does anyone else have this problem? Is this a good enough reason to return the camera? I have not been particularly hard on the camera. I bought a mini Pelican case for it to keep it clean and...
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    Going to Utila for some birding

    You will enjoy the diving for sure. You have a great chance to see whale sharks. It's an awsome experience. Also, there are lots of sand fleas so bring long pants and long sleeve shirt.
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    Going to Utila for some birding

    I have only been there for scuba diving, which is excellent. The island has only one street (notice I said street not road). No cars just a few ATV's ad golf carts for cruising the main street. No shopping except in a few small gift shops. This is REALLY a small community. I enjoyed my visit...
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    Please give Never and always birding advice.

    What me late? Never say you will be back in a few hours. Always say you will be home by midnight.
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    Birding in Monterey, CA

    useful websites California bird digest - posts for listservs around Ca. MBB isMonterey Bird Box http://www.sialia.com/s/calists.pl and http://www.montereyaudubon.org/ have a great time Summer
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    Birding in California & Nevada in March - suggestions please

    Birding LV to SF Here is a good link for Las Vegas. Click on "Birding trails around las Vegas". http://www.birdandhike.com/Bird/Bird_index.htm I have walked the trail in the wetlands preverve. That is good for a morning or afternoon outing. Be advised the traffic in LV is horrendous. I have...
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    Birding Tobago

    Wow, thanks for the details on the BWI property. I will check them out for sure. I'm always waiting for the rest of my group to rise and shine in the morning so that will give me some places to start. Also, your friend did email me. Thanks for passing my email addr to him. I got several books...
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    California

    March will be a great time to visit the bay area. The wintering birds will still be here as well as some spring migrants. Public tranportation in San Francisco/Berkeley/Oakland will be no problem, but Monterey area will be difficult. California is not public transport friendly. You have received...
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    Birding Tobago

    Bill, Thanks for the update on the latest books available. I'm arriving in Tobago Nov.21. We are staying at Blue Waters Inn in Speyside. What birding areas are close by? Do you recommend a guide (if so, can you recommend someone?) or is hiking on my own good enough? Since our main focus is...
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    Birding Tobago

    Niels Thanks! They do have an old copy. I plan to check them all out and bring them with me. Good reading for the long flight. It's so great to have this resource at the click of a mouse! Summer
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    Birding Tobago

    Thanks! Thanks to all of you for the good advice. I went to my local Audubon chapter library and viewed the FFrench book. I was disappointed in the illustrations. Its good to know the text is good. I willl go see if they also have the book on Venesuela. Thats a good tip I might not have thought...
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    Birding Tobago

    I'll be going to Tobago Nov 20. Can anyone recommend a good field guide? Also, any helpful advice would be appreciated.
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    Birding in Northern California

    A great book to have on hand is Birding Northern California by John Kemper. Sacranento National Wildlife Preserve is awsome aand there are at least 5 others perserves nearby. That area is rice growing country so there are lots of waterfowl. Winter is especially awsome. Summer
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    Place for birding in California

    The Marin Headlands and Point Reyes are fantastic birding. Summer
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    Birding Mendocino Fort Bragg Northern California

    A great book is Birding Northern California by John Kemper. In his book he suggests MacKerricher State Park, The Botanical Gardens, Jug Hand;e State Reserve, Point Cabrillo Reserve, Russian Gulch State Park, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Van Damme State Park. Summer
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    citizens of the board...some help is requested

    By Now I assume you have found other birders. Here is a real time listing of sightings within Ca. http://www.sialia.com/s/calists.pl There is also a great book called Birding Northern California (Fresno is concidered south tho) by John Kemp. Its a great book describing in detail where the...
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    Birds Oahu, Hawaii

    The post from toozoo reminded me of Fosters Botanical Garden in Honolulu. Besides the wildlife preserves that would be a good place to find birds. Its a great garden as well and worth a visit. Aloha! Summer
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    Birds Oahu, Hawaii

    I just went in July. You can order the booklet Hawaii's Birds by Hawaii Audubon Society. I bought it at Borders while on Oahu. The book tells the common locations where each bird can be found. There are several wildlife preserves on the island. Just get a descent map and you can easily find...
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    Zeiss 85 Diascope and Coolpix 4500

    Does anyone one have and info or experience with Scopetronixs adaptors? http://www.scopetronix.com/ Summer
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    1st scope need advice

    I fixed the sticky tripod head by cleaning, polishing w/ toothpaste (mild abrasive). adjusting some fasteners and applying new lubricant. Its smooth as can be now. sb
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    1st scope need advice

    I receive my Zeiss 85mm. Its awsome! First bird from my backyard was a red-shafted Northern Flicker, 2nd bird an American Kestral. The detail was amazing. I later viewed a Kestral right after sundown and even in the dim light and clouds I could see amazingly well. I also viewed Jupiter this...
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    1st scope need advice

    GR, Thanks for the setup info. I wasn't expecting decent shots using a zoom eyepiece! Steve, I know you are right but the deed is done. For now I'm just going to be happy with what I have and try not to think about my misery as I trudge the levies of south San Francisco Bay and surrounding...
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    1st scope need advice

    Great shots! What eyepiece are you using or is it thru the scope only? I have to get up to speed on all this. It will take some time. I took the plunge and bought the Zeiss kit w/ tripod. I am too impatient to wade thru the tripod buying process when I figure the Zeiss is good enough. Plus its a...
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