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  1. Ben88

    Sweat-resistant Binocular Strap?

    The Swarovski strap that came with my binoculars has worn out, and it's time for me to purchase a new one. I found it (link) to be very comfortable, but it absorbs sweat and can get pretty smelly after a week in the humid tropics (not good when you're looking for mammals). Does anyone have a...
  2. Ben88

    BlackRapid Alternatives? - shoulder pain with new lens

    I was excited to get a Canon 400 f4 DO IS II last week, but unfortunately I'm experiencing shoulder pain carrying it with a BlackRapid RS-Sport Extreme Sport Strap. Are there any alternative straps which would provide better support? My setup is about 7.5 lbs total. I don't think I'd want to...
  3. Ben88

    Changing lenses in the humid tropics?

    Does anyone have experience changing lenses in the field in humid tropical forests? Should I be concerned about my camera and lenses fogging up? I'm thinking about upgrading from a Canon 300 f4 lens to a Canon 400 f4 DO II lens, but that means I'd need a separate lens for wildlife closer than 3...
  4. Ben88

    Black-headed Trogon

    I got many shots of this Black-headed Trogon in Belize, and I can't decide which to post on my website and/or print. Any thoughts?
  5. Ben88

    Close focus dilemma

    I currently have a Canon 300 f4 lens (used with 1.4x teleconverter), and I'm considering upgrading to the Canon 400 f4 DO IS ii. My subjects are usually birds and mammals in the interior of humid tropical forests. However, I've recently started to get more into herps, and I'm concerned about the...
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  6. Ben88

    Tuamotu Sandpiper Independently?

    A friend of mine wants to see Tuamotu Sandpiper, traveling independently if possible. Does anyone know if one can get to the right area without a tour group?
  7. Ben88

    Directions for Andean Potoo on Manu Road

    Does anyone have GPS coordinates and/or specific directions to the Andean Potoo day roosts on Manu Road? There are at least two known roosts as of last month. Thanks, Ben
  8. Ben88

    Orchid ID, Belize

    I photographed this orchid on a boat trip along the New River in Belize. Common names include "Cow Horn Orchid" and "Banana Orchid," but I was wondering if anyone could help with a more specific identification. Thanks, Ben
  9. Ben88

    Most Pristine Amazon Lodges

    Which lodges in the Amazon are located in the most pristine habitat (that is, with the least historical hunting pressure and/or logging)? Which of those allow access without a guide? The Tambopata Research Center in Peru is a good candidate (but a guide is required as last I checked). Cocha...
  10. Ben88

    Snake ID, Peru

    I took the attached photo along the Rio Tapiche in Loreto, Peru last August. Any thoughts on the identification?
  11. Ben88

    Crested Jay

    In James Eaton's most recent trip report from Myanmar, Crested Jay is placed in Laniidae and he writes that it is "now found to actually be a shrike, and not a crow!" Does anyone know what the source for this is? Is there a new paper?
  12. Ben88

    RFI: Alaska Cruise

    My dad is thinking about going on an Alaska cruise, and I'm trying to talk him out of wasting his money on a super-expensive one with a fancy name. Could anyone recommend a nature-focused Alaska cruise (perhaps to the Inside Passage)? Thanks!
  13. Ben88

    Songs of African Broadbills

    I thought this was very interesting: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/03/video-african-bird-sings-fluttering-its-wings http://jeb.biologists.org/content/219/7/1069
  14. Ben88

    Color Balance

    Do my latest set of images on my website appear too warm: http://www.tremarctos.com/category/india/sela-and-mandala/? They do on my laptop screen, but not on my external monitor. In general, I have been making my photos warmer recently, and while I think my external monitor is closer to...
  15. Ben88

    NE India: Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

    I posted my report from an independent birding/mammal-watching trip to NE India on cloudbirders: http://www.cloudbirders.com/tripreport/repository/BUNDGAARD_India_0405_2015.pdf. This is a trip I've long wanted to go on, and it met my very high expectations. Full-size versions of my photos are on...
  16. Ben88

    Snake ID, Kaziranga, India

    Jeppe Bundgaard photographed this snake while we were birding/mammal-watching at Kaziranga NP in Assam, India. The local guide called it a King Cobra, but he also said every flying Thick-billed Warbler was a Slender-billed Babbler and every singing one was a Marsh Babbler. Is this a King Cobra...
  17. Ben88

    Buteos, Sela Pass, NE India

    Jeppe Bundgaard photographed these two Buteos while we were birding at Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh last May. Are they Upland Buzzards or Himalayan Buzzards, and why? The structure looks different, but the dark bird was flying against strong wind. I'm just waiting to confirm this...
  18. Ben88

    Turtle ID, New Jersey

    I took this photo yesterday in Princeton, NJ, and I'm not sure about the species: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tremarctos/16934828817/. Eastern Painted Turtles are by far the most common species around here, and I don't recall ever seeing one with an all-black head (but I haven't paid much...
  19. Ben88

    Sendai in June

    I'm visiting a a university in Sendai from May 28 - June 11, and I'd like to spend a day birding when I'm in the area. Are there any locals on here who might be interested in joining me? Any suggestions of sites I could go to, either for a couple hours in a morning (via public transit) or...
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  20. Ben88

    Point-and-Shoot for Scenery and Digiscopingand Landscapes

    Hi, I'm thinking about getting a point-and-shoot camera for scenery and digiscoping to complement my DSLR setup for bird photography (Canon 5D Mark III with a 300f4 lens and a 1.4x teleconverter). I do have a short lens, but I find that I never switch to it in the field (and I would worry about...
  21. Ben88

    Cinereous Mourner Chick Mimicks Caterpillar

    http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/679106 If you can't access the article, the videos are here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkRmMQ-xBuo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IakXyq7zz5Y Apparently, the Laniisoma chick also mimicks caterpillars.
  22. Ben88

    RFI: Kaziranga and Eaglenest

    I am thinking about going to NE India later this spring. There don't appear to be many independent birding trip reports from the region, so I have a few questions. Who should I contact about logistics at Kaziranga? I assume you are required to be accompanied by a ranger at all times. Is there...
  23. Ben88

    UK Visit (Oxford, Sheffield) -birds and mammals

    I have an interview at Oxford University next week, after which I'm visiting a friend (and birder) in Sheffield. The closest place I've done any serious birding is Turkey, so there's a lot I'd like to see. Are there any good birding sites accessible by foot or public transport from Oxford? I...
  24. Ben88

    Oxford Visit

    I'm going to Oxford University for an interview next week, and I'd like to do some birding while I'm in the area. Any tips on spots within walking distance (or public transport distance) from campus? I'll have at least a morning free in the area. I'm also interested in mammals: Badger...
  25. Ben88

    eBird's Missing Species

    I thought this was interesting: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/ebirds-missing-species/. Based on the "Have you seen any of these birds?" thread, I think people could add a lot to the database.
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