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  1. woodpeckerwacko

    Oregon Junco...in Tennessee, U.S.A?

    While birding in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park, Tennessee, on 10-20-2012, I spied an interesting sight. Near the top of a tree was definitely a Junco, but the dark head, brownish sides, and whiter underparts contrasted a little too much to simply write it off as a brown...
  2. woodpeckerwacko

    A few more I.D.'s needed (America)

    This should be my last post during this trip to Florida that I'm on, which means not as many confusing shorebirds and such when I go home in a couple of days. In the meantime, here is a probable Mottled Duck (what's with the dark bill color on the one?), Yellowlegs (Greater or Lesser?), and a...
  3. woodpeckerwacko

    Shorebird uncertainty (America)

    This shorebird was seen on September 21, 2012 at E. G. Simmons Park on Tampa Bay, Florida, U.S.A. He/she didn't have very exaggerated motions or anything, but mostly just walked along the beach while probing the sand some. I estimate a length of roughly 10 inches; smaller than a Willet, which I...
  4. woodpeckerwacko

    Florida pelagics (and other birding)

    Hello world, I'll be in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, USA, for the last week or so of this month. If anyone knows of any good pelagic trips for that time span and area, I'd love to know about it. Also, if you know of any must-see birding places on land in the same area and time-span, don't be...
  5. woodpeckerwacko

    2013 World Series of Birding

    Hello all, I'm putting a team together for the 2013 WSoB, but I don't know enough people in person to make a team. So, maybe BF can help. I need 2 or 3 determined birders between the age of 60 and just out of high school for mid-May in New Jersey, U.S. This is the first such team that I have put...
  6. woodpeckerwacko

    My first Big Day

    April 20, 2012 This is the first Big Day that I've done, so there are aspects of it that could have obviously been improved, but I had a great time doing it, and after not seriously birding for a while it did wonders to refresh my "bird brain". The entire day happened in east Tennessee, USA. As...
  7. woodpeckerwacko

    Rare bird birding

    Hey there BF peoples, I'd like some info if you've got a minute. While I'm not new to the concept of twitching (a.k.a. dashing of after rare birds at a moments notice), I haven't really done any myself. What I'd like to know is what are some good sources for rare bird alerts for Tennessee and...
  8. woodpeckerwacko

    Digiscoping with Canon

    I'd like to know which Canon cameras, especially the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and PowerShot S95, are good to digiscope with. Also, what adapters would I need for the above, and other Canon, cameras? It's most likely to be used with a RedHead 18-36x50 scope. Thanks
  9. woodpeckerwacko

    Canon SX30 accessories

    What all accessories, such as bags, handstraps, fisheye and zoom lenses, filters, etc., can be used on the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS? Which ones would you use/recommend for this camera? Any info greatly appreciated.
  10. woodpeckerwacko

    Vortex Solo and Vortex 2x Doubler?

    I'm planning on eventually getting a Vortex Solo (monocular) and Vortex 2x Doubler (for binoculars), but before I do, I was wondering if anybody here had any experience or views on either of these items. Do you think they are worth getting?
  11. woodpeckerwacko

    Ladybugs everywhere!

    Ladybugs, ladybird beetles, whatever you call them, they were swarming around my house today (and not a few making a forced entry). The number and pattern of their spots is variable, but they are all the same species I believe. They did this last year also. Does anybody know what this behavior...
  12. woodpeckerwacko

    Recording for a beginner

    If anybody has noticed me around here, I've been asking a lot of equipment questions, but I'm trying to build up my armory:t:. So now I'd like to know about recorders, and here's what I'd like in it: NOT crazy huge or expensive (small enough to easily travel with and take out on a walk) Will...
  13. woodpeckerwacko

    Which Canon, I ask you...

    I'm not (yet) well educated in cameras, but I'm planning on eventually getting the following dream Canon: Digital Waterproof Rugged (it will primarily be used in sometimes harsh field conditions) Be able to take landscape/bird/wildlife/insect-scale shots Compact (must work well for travel)...
  14. woodpeckerwacko

    Need help choosing (please share advice!)

    I'm looking for the highest quality set of binoculars under $400 possible. Close focus, weight and duribility are all concerns as well. It must be 100% waterproof, preferably phase corrected, and have an easily turned focusing wheel. Lastly, it would be very nice if they also worked well...
  15. woodpeckerwacko

    Birding in Florida

    I'm going to Florida this weekend, and I'd like to know the best birding hotspots. I'm especially looking for Burrowing Owl, Crested Caracara, and shore/wading bird locations.
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