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    Birding in Hong kong?

    Mattis The Hong Kong Observatory web side is best for the tides check the tide for Tsim Bei Tsui see link. It has predicted and real time. https://www.hko.gov.hk/tide/predtide.htm?s=TBT With regards Po Toi easterly winds are best its a bit unpredictable. You can go and see nothing or you can...
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    Birding in Hong kong?

    Mattis The best location for waders is the boardwalk which is tide dependant. You need at least a 1.9m high tide to get good views. Make sure your permits cover access to the boardwalk. It takes about 30mins to walk from the reception centre to the gate and then another 10mins to get to the...
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    New Nikon 300mm f/4 VR

    I have attached this lens to my V3 but the auto focus does not seem to be working. I have to manually focus and and only when the subject is in focus does the auto focus kick in. Are there any settings I need to adjust to get this lens to work with the V3 Thanks Graham
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    New Digiscope System for Swarovski...need input

    I have a tried many types of adapters over the years. I'm currently using a DBA swing away type with a Sony 100 or a V1 As digi scoping is secondary to birding I prefer to be able to put the camera and bracket in my pocket or small bag and only get it out when i want to photograph birds...
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    Tooth-billed Pigeon - Probably Gone?

    According to this report they are still being seen so maybe there is some hope http://www.surfbirds.com/trip_report.php?id=2266 Graham
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    Flycatcher in Hong Kong

    Finally my last word on the subject ………. I have no problem with people not letting the news out about rare birds for whatever reason. I do however have a problem with these same people going to see and photograph rare birds that other birdwatchers have found and shared with the wider...
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    Flycatcher in Hong Kong

    Sorry I haven’t replied sooner I have been out twitching Please find my response to the various comments Whilst photographs have assisted in the identification of many birds they do have their limitations for dull drab birds like the female Flycatcher in question for the following reasons 1...
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    Flycatcher in Hong Kong

    Further to my earlier post the location of the site was released this morning. It was a public area. This has enabled a number of birders to see the bird and from detailed field observations it does appear that the bird is indeed a Slaty-backed Flycatcher. It just goes to show how it is not...
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    Flycatcher in Hong Kong

    The general consensus amongst the experienced Hong Birdwatchers is that this bird is not a Slaty-backed Flycatcher. It is possibly another rare Flycatcher but from the photographs it is not possible to be certain. It is my understanding that the photographer is unwilling to disclose the site to...
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