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    INDIGENOUS Communities ARE Better At Preserving Biodiversity, Research Shows

    (Re discussion about population size and not management) Surely it is both the human activities/management and population size worldwide? Both need actions. To me, the former can be actioned very immediately by each individual, in the individual's activities today. Re the OP, I acknowledge and...
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    INDIGENOUS Communities ARE Better At Preserving Biodiversity, Research Shows

    Thank you, Chosun, for sharing the link. Much appreciated. Also for a lot of valuable info over the years.
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    Humpback Whale in Cornwall today

    Hi, This is just so you know how greatly your posts (and the lonekayaker's blog) are appreciated. I have seen whales and dolphins up close but no photos taken, so these brought back awesome special memories. Thank You.
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    8x42 vs.10x42

    Hi Orvany24, The photos you took of the globe made it quite decisive -good work. May I add that IMO when looking with your eyes, on the 10x, the larger view of the object within a presumably larger AFOV could give an impression that the magnification is the same, i.e. relative to the frame of...
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    Keep your cat inside during spring

    Controversial, yes, but I think necessary. Many will get upset but.... I really think that humans keeping cats (or dogs etc) for human pleasure while neutering them (the animals) is cruel. D'you want that done to you? So are actions like putting birds in cages or putting bells on cats and...
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    Field Sketching?

    I think.... there is a parallel with sketching in astronomy. It really makes you pay attention to the features and details. Much easier with astronomy as long as you can keep following the relatively slow movement and the weather, clouds, and biting insects cooperate. Birds, unless quite...
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    Binoculars Poll - What format do you prefer ( 8x32, 10x50 etc. )

    Hi All, Apart from preferring 2 pairs, this might sound weird but I actually like my 15x70 a lot! Weight? It's about balance. I can walk around all day (on flat ground) carrying them with two fingers at the balance point. Holding up, a monopod means practically zero weight, steady-as...
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    Best Compact Binocular under $100

    Hi, Suggest look up Wingspan ProBirder (was Polaris) 8x32 ED glass, phase-corrected, 7.7 deg FoV, close up 2 metres, weight approx. 530 gm. Lifetime warranty, for US only. Compare prices Amazon and Wingspan. (Or check out some monoculars if for pocket and just for general use.) Have fun.
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    Nikon Objective cover strap repair?

    Hello, I generally use 2 longish pieces of some strong commercial-grade tape, one on each side. A couple of handy heavy-duty tapes I have lying around are the cloth-backed type and a double-sided tape. I prefer not to make a hole, which would likely weaken the material -then any string/cord...
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