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    Stuck hood on Ed 82

    Yes that’s exactly what it does, comes out halfway fine then just wobbles. Hood still useable to the halfway mark. Sent it to Nikon uk but as it was out of support date they couldn’t do anything with it no parts available but at least they tried and paid postage both ways. Also tried a well...
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    Stuck hood on Ed 82

    Anyone had an issue with the lens hood rattling about when pulled out but very tight when fully home.
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    Escaped Lynx killed - UK

    Again that’s a question you need to direct at those involved
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    Escaped Lynx killed - UK

    That’s a question that can only be answered by those on the ground at the time, they had to make a difficult call and then live with the consequences. Maybe try walking a mile in their shoes
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    Escaped Lynx killed - UK

    Tranquilliser darts are only viable at very short distances as they are mainly fired from air rifles or CO2 powered rifles and the tranquilliser dart does not make an particularly aerodynamic or accurate delivery option. Most competent people familiar with their use would not attempt their use...
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    Isle of May, Firth of Forth

    Great blog Dave and superb pictures, thanks for sharing
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    Collins bird guide app

    Don't see the confusion when searching ie if your looking for say a robin, type in robin it will bring up on the main screen 5 options of species with robin in the title press European robin ( if that's what you were looking for) and it displays the plates etc for the robin, it takes seconds. Or...
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    Collins bird guide app

    To search by name type name in search box in top right of page, it says 'search by attributes' in the box Will
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    Great Leica Service

    My Leica experience was very poor a couple of years ago, problem with focussing on 8yr old 10x42 trinovids, returned them to Germany, 2/3 weeks later got an email saying they were past viable repair so they would let me buy a new pair of Ultravids at near full retail price I think about 1600...
  10. Alexandrine Parakeet

    Alexandrine Parakeet

    Taken from a distance and then cropped on Photoshop
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    • Media item
    • psittacula eupatria
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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    Comment by 'willimac' in media 'The Royal Yawn'

    Brilliant shot Rakesh, colours are amazing
  12. Tiger

    Tiger

    Sub Adult tiger eating a chital deer, taken from elephant back
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    • Media item
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Wild Mammals
  13. Rufous Backed Shrike

    Rufous Backed Shrike

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    • Media item
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
  14. Unexpected

    Unexpected

    Tiger coming out of bushes whilst birdwatching from jeep
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    • Media item
    • tiger
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Wild Mammals
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    Collins Bird Guides

    Thanks everyone, now convinced and £90 lighter Will
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