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Recent content by paddyenglishman

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    Replacing a P5100

    Hi Folks Its been awhile since i posted anything .I need to replace a P5100 as i suspect i will not be able to repair it after it bouncing down the marble steps of some Duomo or other in Italy . Ive a few questions . What can i get that has the same screw thread on the front ( i made a...
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    Killarney Ireland

    Thank you very much all of you .
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    Killarney Ireland

    Not sure what this little brown fellow is .sorry the picture is junk but quick shot through the double glazing . I noticed him in amongst the other 50 or so linnets,chaffinch,goldfinches ,sparrows,wagtail ,meadow pippit, blue tits great tit and other occasional visitors . Is he a reed...
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    diving bird id rep of ireland

    i'm not too sure about a juvenile puffin ,i,m thinking the beak shapes and head formation would be all wrong .It was a very defined beak ,just like a plovers. This is one of the nearest landfalls to the largest (possibly)gannetry in the world . I saw guillemots around last week but i just...
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    diving bird id rep of ireland

    Hi I went fishing lure fishing today in the sea at Waterville ,County Kerry and a small plover like grey ,black white(immature) diving bird chased my lure and came out at my feet .short black beak ,not sharp ,Was definitely an accomp[lished underwater swimmer but i have absolutely no idea...
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    Five Mile Bridge Killarney National Park ,Ireland

    Wow that way quick , I did entertain the idea it was a Sandpiper but i wasnt sure because of it being a Freshwater area
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    Five Mile Bridge Killarney National Park ,Ireland

    As usual struggling in identification.I spotted this one sitting down on a rock at the edge of the Long Range (between the upper and mid lakes in National Park Killarney) He wasnt the least bit bothered by the motor boat and was still there on the return trip several hours later. Thanks in...
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    All things White-tailed Eagle

    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/sea-eagle-plan-may-be-ditched-after-birds-found-dead-1726800.html Words fail me .
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    Kerry Eagles

    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/sea-eagle-plan-may-be-ditched-after-birds-found-dead-1726800.html Words fail me .
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    Irish Warbler

    Thanks lads , I'll spend another frustrating weekend looking for the local White Tail Eagles ,getting wet and cursing insects safe in the knowledge that if i spot something odd someone will ID it for me . Enjoy your Bank Holiday. Dave
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    Nikon D300

    D300 +bigma Hi I bought a D300 earlier this year and i am very pleased with it . I moved up from P5100 digiscoping . I have very little SLr camera experiance and at first my results were terrible . I have know bought Sigma 50 -500 and it has /is a steep learning curve, Combined the two weigh...
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    Irish Warbler

    Hi Once again having problems identifying things . I know it’s a Warbler but I’m not sure what type .Seen in Ireland on the lower part on Mangerton mountain . Cheers Dave
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    filter advice

    naming of the dastardley camera shop i apologise to the Camera shop in question ,i have wronged them . They accepted my order on march 6th , reassured me it would be 2 weeks more on the 14th and then cancelled it on April 4th .it was only four weeks that they kept me hanging on ...
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    filter advice

    Hi i have just purchased a Sigma 50-500 and i want to protect it with a filter just to prevent damage. I haven't a clue which one to buy . Do i buy a really expensive Sigma one or a cheapo generic one. Will i notice any difference between the two? On a different note is there a thread on...
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    Very busy at the bird feeder today!

    i spent a while trying to digiscope the kestrel in the field behind the house today . lots of missed shots and the only thanks i get is that he chased my goldfinches off the bird table whilst i was stood 10 feet away after i had but the Dslr down . All in all a good day .........
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