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    Sparrowhawk and Trichomonas

    As this depressing disease takes hold again, I am getting a little too used to seeing dying finches in the garden, I wonder if it's best they are picked off by our local pair of Sparrowhawks. How is this disease affecting Sparrowhawks or other birds of prey? Martin
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    Wireless Remote Release (non Ir)

    Phottix Hi Steve, Do you have any examples of phots you have used this device for? Fantastic website by the way, most professional. Martin
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    Comment by 'martinbeacon' in media 'Woodcock'

    Superb. Such a difficult subject. To me the stick gives this shot a great ambience.
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    South Suffolk

    Barn Owl / Woodcock I have been checking out my local patch TL9846 more thoroughly over the past couple of years. As I now have more time on my hands, I hope to post here some highlights. Yesterday popped out to try to see our local Buzzards come back to roost. As if on cue, 1 bird turned up...
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    Birding in Rome, Italy

    Hi Papuan Birder I am also off to rome for a couple of days next week so it would be geat to compare notes. I will be travelling without any gear but i will still keep a record and post it here on my return. I will visit Villa Borgese. Martin
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    Advice sought on Canon eos 30 d and digiscoping

    Thank you all. I have much research still to do :C
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    Advice on Nikon D80/18-200 vr

    Hi all, Recently signed up here and wanted to introduce myself. I am a keen bird photographer and am just about to launch into digital. I am leaning towards a Nikon D 80 and later possibly the 18-200 Vr if funds permit. Can anyone give me advice or point me in the right direction? Tks Martin
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    Advice sought on Canon eos 30 d and digiscoping

    Thanks. tks mate, but when you say long lens how long is best? tks again Martin
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    Advice sought on Canon eos 30 d and digiscoping

    Hi all, I am considering investing in a Canon eos 30d as my first digital slr. Could someone advise me as to whether I should go for a package deal with lenses ie: Body + EF 17mm-85mm or 18mm-55mm or not? I also use my Kowa tsn 4 regularly and would like to get into Digiscoping with the same...
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    chafer ID

    hobbies Hi white-back, I was pleased to find i am not the only one watching Hobbies this summer. Also trying to read up on Chafers. One thing that i noticed was that after a long time of inactivity the birds seem to go into a feeding frenzy, in particular whilst feeding their young. Have...
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    Any other good birding sites in the Minsmere area?

    Hi Max A little down the coast is Trimley Marsh ( had Dartford Warbler there in winter) which is stunning too, in fact so is the whole stour estuary.
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    Comment by 'martinbeacon' in media 'Marsh Warbler'

    Superb photography. Must check out your gallery.
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