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    Meopta Meopro HD80

    GRRR!!! Minor problem, bad nitrogen purge. Meopta warranty stinks bigly. 12 week turnaround, and they can swap it out for something I don't want??? Crap on Meopta, look at the Vortex instead.
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    Spring Migration of raptors - Mexico

    I've been watching hawks and vultures migrate near my home in the unfashionable swamps at the base of the Blue ridge mountains. I suggest you go to the nearest hilltop and see what you've got. Me? 20 Red-Tails in an afternoon was an awesome day. 6 Turkey Vultures was not.
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    Low Cost Ninos for Hawkwatching

    Binos not Ninos, dern it!!!!
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    Low Cost Ninos for Hawkwatching

    My birdwatching bins are 10x50's, they have a scrunched field of view. I figured 7x50's would be better. I spent too many hours internet shopping, and FINALLY bought a pair of Nikon OceanPro marine bins from BandH photo. They cost 250 American. I made some homemade straps, and I plan to...
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    Good Boots

    American here. Forget the outdoorsy stores. Go to a place that sells working-man's shoes and clothing for carpenters, masons, and other roustabouts. Get yourself some shin high boots, gel inserts, and WOOL socks. They won't be as comfy as pricey hiking boots, but they will hold up better than...
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    Thoughts on Hawk-watching.

    One more feels the power of the Dark Side.. I just got back from my third hawkwatch of the season. Good day by any standard, hundreds of Broad-Wings over the Blue Ridge mountains. I bought a scope last year, and today it made the day much nicer. I found kettles and spotted birds that...
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    Camera or Bins and Scope?

    If you get a camera, make sure it has "shake resistance". I have used inadequate canon rebels for years, the 250 Lens with vibration resistance beats the 300 without hands down. Rabbit hole!!!
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    Thoughts on Hawk-watching.

    I've been attending a local hawkwatch about three times a season for the last four years. Here are some lessons I may have learned. 1) It's hard. Seems easy, right? Fifteen species or so? Nope. They all look exactly alike. 2) Respect the leader. He or she is an experienced fanatic. 3)...
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    Vortex Vulture HD 8x56

    I have the 15 x 56 diamondback. I wish they were the 8x 56. They would be terrific bins then, except for the weight. Better glass wouldn't hurt either.
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    I Bought a Scope for Hawk-watching,,,Advice????

    Done. Rigged up a sight on the scope with thin Bungie cord and a rubber plumbing washer from the junk drawer. Got on the moon overhead first try. Amazin' how much stuff you can do when you do stuff. Thanks peeps!
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    Scopes, It’s all so confusing…..

    I just posted a happy review of a meopta 80mm angled scope. About 1200 dollars American. Got it from BandH photo. Everyone says "try before you buy." They mean it. Don't be in any big hurry to part with coin, you might find that a first rate pair of bins would make you happier and cost less.
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    I Bought a Scope for Hawk-watching,,,Advice????

    I got a bad case of the "I wants" a couple of years ago at the local Hawk counting site. I finally gave in and bought a nice big scope for my sturdy old tripod. I've been practicing up on the local Turkey Vulture congregation. Any advice about getting on a flying bird, when to use it instead of...
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    Meopta Meopro HD80

    Bought one from B&H. Clear and bright. You want a better scope? You better spend a bunch more money. Downside... Actual zoom is 20-35. The optional scope jacket is 150 bucks, and aggravating. ... I've been gearing up for Hawk,-watching season in the fall by tracking the local Turkey Vulture...
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    Vortex 15x56

    I bought them a year ago for Hawkwatching. Lousy for Hawks, no field of view, and lack the punch of a zoom scope. Took them to the big lake, stuck them on a tripod and looked at the ducks. Pretty darn good! Took them out at night to look at stars. lots of shake, but that can be remedied. Price...
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    Which birds don't you see now, since you started birdwatching?

    Quail and Whip-or-Will. There were lots when I was a kid, haven't heard them in years. Southern States, USA
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