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    Maybe Orchard Oriole out of season - Michigan USA - Audio file

    I just saw what looked like an oriole but it was in poor lighting and distant through my budget pocket binoculars. What I got was a warm tone thorax, black face and head with black and light/white wing bar, oriole size and shape (more slender than an American Robin). It was foraging high in the...
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    Nikon’s original total reflection prism(?)

    Nikon says it uses this original total reflection prism in the Monarch 82ed, and somewhere I read that this system is great, but while I do enjoy the scope I do not understand this prism. Is there somewhere that I can read more about it? Thanks. Nikon: Nikon MONARCH FIELDSCOPE 82ED-A WITH...
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    Recommendation: KUVRD universal lens cover for scope eyepiece

    Nikon sends the 82ED with a silly lens cap for the eyepiece that is so unreliable that it justifies using the cumbersome cover over the whole scope just soy can use the snap-on canvas cover over each end. But, then I found the KUVRD universal lens covers and ordered the "micro" version. It fits...
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    ID help? Ring-billed and … immature ring-billed gull?

    Hi. I really do not know gulls well. The below picture is from a series that I took today in Michigan, and I don't know what to make of the two gulls with the black bars on their tails. Are they just immatures? Thanks in advance for any help.
    • Dr. K
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    • Forum: Gulls
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    Adapter to secure wiggly Gitzo head to Nikon scope

    Some months ago I read a post here, somewhere, that said that the Gitzo heads sometimes allow for some play in their arca-swiss plate connection. Welp, yes... I bought one of those Gitzo "birdwatching" heads and now my scope wiggles around (it did not when using my Sirui head). The post where I...
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    A word on UV32 ergonomics from a (previous) doubter

    I have never considered buying a Leica Ultravid, not really, because I could not imagine how to get a good grip on it with the shape as it is and I haven't had a chance to try it in stores. Now, I am still a novice in the world of alpha glass, but I quickly found myself with three swaros and a...
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    • Forum: Leica
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    Choosing between three next options

    Hello. With a significant occasion coming up in my life, I decided that I would allow myself to explore one of three options to enhance my enjoyment via birding tech. I expect many of you have faced similar decision points and I would be happy to read how your made your decision - no doubt...
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    Counts - your approach to accurate minimum?

    Hello, I have been birding 'on purpose' for almost a year now. When I started using ebird to record and report checklists I was happy if I could confidently report 1/2 of the birds that I saw. Since then I have become much more proficient at ID by sight and sound, and I certainly hope that I...
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    Zeiss Victory 8x25 vs. Nikon Monarch 7 8x30?

    My dad uses a Monarch 7 (both 8x30 and 10x30) for hikes and canoe trips. I was less impressed when I tried them but he really prioritizes weight almost above all else so they beat out most 8x32 bins. I’ve read good things about the Victory 8x25 and I got to wondering if they are better...
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    Know what "Open Box" binoculars means from Adorama

    Last Sunday I ordered a pair of Swarovski EL 8.5x42 binoculars from Adorama, marked down to $1,899usd because they were in used "open box" condition. I bought these because the specifications of these binoculars included the short focus distance of the fieldpro editions prior to the recent...
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    Low-light complement to EL32?

    Hello birders! I am looking for a complement to my EL 8x32 for low light. I am especially interested in finding a 7x42 but 8x42 would be alright if exceptionally bright. I have been considering porros, but I haven't read about one yet that's convinced me. I am also very interested in the AK...
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    Foods that house sparrows don't like?

    I have tried a lot of tricks to keep my house sparrows at bay. Eventually I gave up trying to keep them away entirely, instead I provide one feeder that they can access with many of their favorite seeds. Only two can feed at once, frustrating the group immensely but the fallen bits and potential...
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