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    Photo ID, Wales, UK

    Thanks for that Espen. As for the where it was posted, I thought it was in the ID forum ????? Mods, my apologies for my stupidness, feel free to move it !!!
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    Photo ID, Wales, UK

    Hi Can anyone confirm this as a female Goosander or educate me as to something else. Sorry for the photo quality but it was 100 feet from me and I only had my 50mm prime on me. Thanks, Ian
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    Too good to talk?

    Well I'm quite well kitted out when I go out, I have a few grands worth of equipment that I carry but I'm no expert. When I meet people who have similar gear they think I'm an obsessive like them and talk to me like so. Its a bit embarrasing to admit you cant ID a 'lesser striped thingamejig'...
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    lense advice wanted

    Hi, I know you say you will keep your 70-300 for short range work, but in reality when you start using L glass you wont bother with your old lens. As Keith above has pointed out, you will get very close to birds on the Farne and will not want to be using anything other than your new lens for...
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    etiquette when using bird hides

    Colonelboris that was hilarious, well written !!!
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    camera upgrade

    Hi Neil, I went from the 450d to the 7d but did seriously consider the 50d. They felt very similar in hand, both were nicely balanced and felt good quality. The 50d will be pushed downwards in price probably now by the 60d which will make it an even better buy. The extra FPS from the 450d will...
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    Mystery Bird Of Prey For ID please

    Hi Mark No offence taken and I'll explain it for you. I was in an area with several large ponds with plenty of Dragonflies etc. When I heard a bird calling I turned around and very briefly saw two birds in combat then immediately splitting and going in different directions. I disengaged my...
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    Mystery Bird Of Prey For ID please

    Hmmm Never gave it a second thought Saturday. Heard it calling, turned around and saw 2 birds come over the trees. They split immediately and one went back and the other passed overhead for a few seconds as a sillhouette and this was one shot of two I managed to get off. The call I heard, well...
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    Mystery Bird Of Prey For ID please

    Hi Saw this Saturday afternoon. I heard it call but only managed a sillhouette of a shot as I was set up for insects. It was in South Wales,UK if that will help. I had my own opinion, but, as I was just going through my folders I zoomed in and lightned it a bit and then wasn't so sure. Thanks Ian
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    Why isn't this a Marsh Warbler? - London UK

    Hi Chris, After listening to Steve's links to both calls I know now the bird I saw and photographed last week was definately a Reed Warbler. Whilst waiting for him to show from low down in the reeds (so I could get a clear pic) I watched him fly out from the reeds bed on the other side of the...
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    Next best lens for birding?

    Has anyone seen the latest issue of PhotoPlus, they have done a lens shootout. The Sigma 100-300 F4 is virtually the same as the Sigma 300 f2.8 for image quality they say, and both lenses kick the arse of the Canon 400mm F5.6 The Sigma 100-300 F4 is priced at £815 according to them, thats a...
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    Bad Bird Finder Looking for Location

    Hi, Here's a few from Parc Slip today. Both were sitting up for easy digiscope shots ( i know because I have done it ) and there was plenty more species to be had. I then went to Margam and put out some seed on a tree stump only to be accompanied by a Robin helping me from 12 inches away. There...
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    Bad Bird Finder Looking for Location

    Hi Your surrounded by places to go to see all sorts of nature as am I, but everytime I want to go out my mind goes blank. I live in Bridgend. The places I regularly go to are Parc Slip as you already mentioned, and yes there are lots of insects but you could probably see 30 species there each...
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    Cuckoos

    Hi Kathy I've heard 4 or 5 this year. This is an improvement on only 1 last year. As for seeing one, the only time I can definately say I have was when I found a Blackbirds nest, crumbs let me think, probably about 27 years ago :-( They female had laid into the nest and the youngster was duly...
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    Compact camera with good macro

    Hi Robert, I use the Canon G11. It small enough to fit in your pocket, will take an external flash, shoots RAW files. It also has a flip out screen which is incredibley useful in the field. Its resolution is fantastic, I've seen some amazing shots taken by better photographers than me. I have...
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    Torquay holiday

    Hi I visited last year. If you head off towards Dartmoor Prison you'll see plenty of places on the way across the moors, to stop. I saw lots from Deer to Little Egret during my journey. Sorry I cant be more specific but when you get there, you, as I was, will be delighted with the range of...
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    Would a Mute Swan attack Mallard ducklings

    Hi Kathy, I watched a pair of Mute Swans harrass a pair of Canada Geese earlier this year. They were on a large pool and the geese tried to stay out of their way but for hours they chased them all over. They left all the other birds, of which there was plenty, alone, and focused only on the poor...
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    Jackdaws nesting in chimney - advice needed

    As promised I've got some solutions hopefully to address your chimney probs, if you could PM me I can hopefully help you out, Ian
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    iPods and birding software for technophobe

    Hi Sancho I have an IPHONE 3GS and just loaded the Birdgides APP onto it. I think its a superb bit of kit. I was using it yesterday to ID some birds. The range of pictures coupled with the variety of calls was excellent. If you purchase it you will be very happy. Regards Ian
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    Sparrowhawks responsible for House Sparrow decline says scientist

    I agree with dantheman. Old wooden fascias have been replaced with plastic ones which don't give the opportunity for entry into our houses anymore. My parents live on an older estate and House Sparrows sing from most gutters. I live on a modern estate and the Sparrows are quiet. The move to...
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    Finding the Birds

    Hi UtahnBirder Can I ask are you using binoculars when you go birding ? When I go out on my favourite walk which is upon a local cycle track I count 20 -25 species. These are only birds I see not hear. This walk is probably less than a mile stretch. If I go without my binoculars this would drop...
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    Jackdaws nesting in chimney - advice needed

    Hi Simrod I'm a combustion engineer by profession and although I don't do solid fuel applications I will ask about your options in my suppliers in the next couple of days. If you could send me a pic of your stack by PM that would be helpful. Regards Ian
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    Jackdaws nesting in chimney - advice needed

    Thank you. This is where I was coming from. No harm will come from letting them try. At the very worst if they perish a quick fire will rid you of any maggots etc that may arise from your actions. Look in a boiler suppliers for a solution to your open chimney though, I'm sure they will have a...
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    Jackdaws nesting in chimney - advice needed

    Hi You could fix a wire basket ( like the old chip pan baskets ) designed to be fitted over boiler flues at low level to prevent people burning themselves. These can be domed in shape which would prevent any nesting material lying on there. If the birds have nested then they must be sure that...
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    Canon dSLR body choice

    Hi I'm not quite sure of the forums rules regarding naming buyers so have sent you a PM. Ian
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