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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

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    Budleigh Salterton

    Staying in Budleigh Salterton for a few days in July. Suggestions appreciated re good areas for birds and best spots for otters & beavers on the River Otter please folks. Happy to walk but not superfit so not up for an all day hike! Many thanks
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    Egyptian geese?

    Heard the most strange screeching sound above our house this morning. Described sound to my husband as an electronic, flying demented duck! Few minutes later looked over the road to see these two on the roof. Not the best photo. Just grabbed a quick point and shoot camera to use for id as I was...
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    Adding info to classifieds

    Wasn't quite sure where to put this question. Apologies if in wrong place. How do I add "SOLD" to a classified entry In the forum please? Also, how do you add photos to the ads. I had difficulty putting extra photos on. Many thanks.
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    Juv Moorhen?

    My M in Law had this bird follow her into the house yesterday! Jumped up onto kitchen worktop, let her stroke it and stuck to her side for quite some time. Sorry for the camera shake/blurry pics but she was excited to have such a close encounter! Juv Moorhen? Do correct me if wrong.
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    Kowa after sales support?

    Can someone tell me what the after sales support is like for Kowa binoculars please? Considering buying Genesis 33 Many thanks
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    Night time bird strike mystery

    Last night at around 8pm a bird hit our back window with a loud thump followed by a lot of scrabbling against the glass. Frightened me to death I can tell you but I imagine the bird was more scared (poo on the window!) I'm wondering what it was. It was a full on collision but it wasn't as loud...
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    3 in 1 long jacket

    Suggestions would be much appreciated for a good quality 3 in 1 long jacket please. Off to Scotland in June. Having been before I know that you can have 3 seasons in one day so wanted versatility and of course, not too noisy! Must have my bum covered. Quite like the look of the North Face Selsey...
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    Isle of Coll

    Visiting the Isle of Coll first week of June for the first time. Are we likely to see Hen Harrier or eagle? Having spent several holidays on Mull and Ardnamurchan previously we have been very lucky.
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    Transferring user guide from PC to USB stick

    I really haven't used Windows 10 a great deal and I'm struggling to find a way to transfer a camera user guide from my PC to a USB stick. Either that or a way to send the user guide to an android tablet. Doesn't Windows 10 use drag and drop any more?? I just don't want to have to start up the...
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    Stock Dove in my garden

    A first for me in the garden this morning ........... a Stock Dove. Not sure how common they actually are but this was a nice surprise ☺ I will have my fingers crossed for a Turtle Dove now as I have been very lucky enough to have one over recent years. After following Chris Packham's Twitter...
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    Old film canisters used in ringing small birds

    At Bird Fair last year I watched some ringing. One of the ringers said how difficult it was to find old film canisters which are used to pop smaller birds in. I emailed my local branch to say I have a bag full I would like to pass on but had no reply. If anyone would like them or knows someone...
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    Norfolk this weekend

    Hi all Visiting Norfolk this weekend and just wanted a bit of advice re where to go to get the best out of our time. We will be heading for our base at Blakeney via Titchwell on Friday and returning home sometime Sunday. Best sites for owls (any) would be appreciated and being softies rather...
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    Zeiss Terra case

    Hi folks As the Terras only come with a fabric pouch I am looking for a nice padded case for them, or should I say for my husband. I've had a look on Amazon but would like to know if anyone can recommend something suitable and inexpensive, from experience. Not particularly bothered if it will...
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    Pricing for selling on auction site

    Selling 2 pairs of bins on fleabay and not sure how to price them I'm listing as an auction (with starting price) but also a "Buy it now" Obviously don't want too low a starting price in case I only get one bid!! Bushnell Excursion 8 x 28 in ex cond Viking GR 8 x 45 in ex cond Didn't feel...
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    Conquest HD disappointment

    Was looking to buy a good pair of bins recently, so spent time at the Bird Fair at Rutland trying out my shortlist. Settled on the Conquest HD 8 x 32 as they simply felt right as soon as I picked them up. Kept going back to make sure. They didn't have any left so I placed an order online (at a...
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    Suggestions for budget up to £800

    Currently looking to treat myself to decent bins having had a little windfall! Will be looking to try some at Bird Fair in August. My budget is up to £800 (gulp!) but this figure is open to negotiation with my conscience if necessary! Having done a bit of reading I have only come up with Zeiss...
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    Bird Watching magazine free

    I wasn't sure where to put this or even if I'm allowed! Apologies if I'm not but.........., I have 80 issues of Bird Watching magazine looking for a new home. They are in very good condition and would be perfect for someone new to the hobby, before shelling out on books etc (or someone more...
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    Identify deer species Huntingdonshire

    Saw a group of 4 deer this morning in a field in open farmland, with few trees. Two feeding, two keeping watch. The two keeping watch were not happy that I had pulled my car into a layby to watch them, even though I was viewing at long distance through bins. I am used to seeing Muntjac around...
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    Haven't seen you on the feeder before!

    Thought you might like to see my visitor on the feeder today Obviously didn't come via Malta!
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    Sounds like an oystercatcher

    Can anyone think of a bird call similar to oyster catcher? Both my husband and I have heard it at different times and both thought the same. It seemed to be in trees on farmland, surrounded by poplars and willows. Any suggestions please? Many thanks A
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    "Parades End" BBC Fish Eagle

    Did anyone watch Parades End last night (Benedict Cumberpatch)? What was the bird shown as a Fish Eagle? Didn't seem to be quite right to me, but I'm no expert. Can someone enlighten me please? I'm not saying this was a mistake but it always amuses me when they get it hopelessly wrong on TV &...
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    Owls calling in daytime

    I have been hearing Tawny Owl calls during the day for a few weeks now. I imagine they are youngsters calling to parents. Can anyone shed any light on the subject? It's really weird. At first I thought I'd imagined it but as I said, it's been going on for some time now. They sound a little...
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    Young Wood Pigeon out of nest. Help!

    Just found a young Wood Pigeon out of the nest at the bottom of a pine tree. It is approx 23 days old according to pics I've found on the internet. Parents are up above flapping around, unless it is another male trying to mate with the female and possibly ejected the youngster from the nest. It...
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    Minox NVD night vision mini

    Wasn't quite sure where to post this query but.... Has anyone got a Minox NVD night vision mini device? Can't find any reviews on this and just wondered if it is any good. Would like to use it to watch badgers. Many thanks Amelia
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    Strange robin behaviour

    I have just witnessed something I've not seen before with two robins in the garden. I assume they are a pair and it is a mating behaviour but wondered if it might be some kind of weird posturing between two males. One of the birds was doing a very, very, slow motion, side to side head...
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