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  1. HantaYo

    Life List : which birds do you count?

    I do count heard onlys. I am disabled so can no longer race through the woods off trail trying to locate the sound. It frustrating knowing at one time I could locate and see the bird calling but now I just have to be content with a heard only. I do note which birds are heard only and possibly...
  2. HantaYo

    What's your dream birding journal?

    Very interested in a birding software. EBird is too limited and other software is overly priced, not updated or poorly designed. Some software just has not kept up with changes in software development.
  3. HantaYo

    Gunnison Co.

    For dusky grouse and pine grosbeak, I would travel along several high passes, such as Kebler, Schofield, Cottonwood or Cumberland. They typically can be found in the the spruces or lodgepole pine. Rosy finches are in the alpine. Best bet would be Cottonwood, cumberland, Monarch (have to walk...
  4. HantaYo

    Where to see and possibly photograph Rosy finches?

    I have bird feeders that attract Rosies. All species. Brown-capped are the most common, then Greys, then Blacks. However, this winter my typical "flock" of hundreds has dwindled to just a sporadic handful. Over the last 20 years there has been a drastic population decline at my feeders. I...
  5. HantaYo

    The Grand Valley (Grand Junction, Delta, Fruita, Clifton and Palisade)

    I live near Salida but have not started putting out suet. Need to get to GJ sometime. Have only done 1 trip to the Montrose area and that was like 25 years ago. Oh how the time flies.
  6. HantaYo

    Birdjournal.com

    Well bird journal does appear to be dead. They gave the excuse of a subscription fee to add enhancements and develope the software, etc. It cannot be hard to update the IOC. They just are not delivering on their promises. Has anyone experimented with exporting their database into another...
  7. HantaYo

    Big Year--CO Birds

    Please define "strictly CO birds" and his list of 500 birds.
  8. HantaYo

    Metallic Bird Sound, Can You Identify? In Boulder

    Another vote for an insect.
  9. HantaYo

    Catalogue/ libraries and Mac

    For cataloguing, take a look at Photo Mechanic. http://www.camerabits.com/ Or Lyn: http://www.lynapp.com/ Or PhotoSupreme: http://www.idimager.com/WP/?page_id=20 On line there are great reviews of Photo Mechanic for image management. I had PhotoSupreme. I was going to use it as the...
  10. HantaYo

    Changing lenses in the humid tropics?

    I have the RibzWear front pack. http://www.ribzwear.com/store/ It worked great for Costa Rica. I have a M43 camera. My camera and all three lens fit in the pack. Additionally, it carried spare batteries, etc. It makes it real handy for quickly changing lenses, etc.. The straps need a...
  11. HantaYo

    Changing lenses in the humid tropics?

    I do not remember having any fogging issues when I went to the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, for 2 1/2 weeks. I had 3 lens I was changing all the time. This was in the "dry" season but it rained pretty much everyday. The humidity was terrible all the time. I carried all 3 lens in a waist pack.
  12. HantaYo

    Crows on Steroids?, CO-USA

    Thanks for the replies. Crows it will continue to be. I'll have to do additional research about crows behaving like ravens. The moral of the story is always take a closer look.
  13. HantaYo

    Crows on Steroids?, CO-USA

    For the past 2 winters I have what I assumed at first were Ravens. ID was based on my location in the central mountain foothills of Colorado, the fact they are only 2 individuals, rarely only one would show up and their large size. Shame on me but I never did really look at them in the...
  14. HantaYo

    SSD vs ram

    I am researching a new PC and ran across this article: http://improvephotography.com/35216/windows-photo-editing-super-guide/ I will do the SSD over memory. Memory is a lot easier to upgrade as well, depending on what computer you are using. My Mac mini has a fusion drive (part SSD and part...
  15. HantaYo

    Gitzo GH1720QR Head on 82mm scope?

    Gitzo head one day field tested and approved. Very fluid motions, locks solid. Great weight and seems to be made solid. Very stable with 30 MPH wind gusts. Looks like it is going to be a great head for a 82mm 4lb scope. Likely will purchase the above recommended plate that comes with the...
  16. HantaYo

    New Dell Computer

    Currently, what level of photo cataloging/editing are you doing? Second question is how far do you want to go? And are you shooting RAW or Jpeg? Depending on your answers you might not even need photoshop. Below is a google Query on alternatives to photoshop...
  17. HantaYo

    W7d11 raw files

    Does Canon offer a free basic cataloger/editor and the RAW may converted into tiff/dng for Lightroom to ingest?
  18. HantaYo

    Gitzo GH1720QR Head on 82mm scope?

    I saw that thread and read it 50:50 yea and nay. Which is why I was sitting on the fence. I'll keep the plate in mind. Head should arrive Tuesday. Will field test it on a bird tour next weekend. Will just be car birding though. I might purchase the larger Gitzo for car birding down the...
  19. HantaYo

    Gitzo GH1720QR Head on 82mm scope?

    Talked to Eagle Optics and the rep said he knows of several birder's using the 1720 on large scopes without any problems. Ordered one so will see next week.
  20. HantaYo

    Gitzo GH1720QR Head on 82mm scope?

    Hi, Kinda confused. I have a Kowa TSN 823 82mm scope with a total weight of 4lbs/1.8kg. The Gitzo GH1720GR head load capacity is 8.8lbs/4kg. Reviews on line mention the GH1720 should not be used with at 80mm+ spotting scope. Is it the length of the scope that will cause problems? I am...
  21. HantaYo

    Do people still use a birding journal or is there a digital option?

    Using bird journal. It is the most modern software package out there taking advantage of computer hardware, OS and internet advances. Biggest issue with it is taxonomic updates are currently lacking. Additionally using ebird as well and no experience with Birdtrack. Birdtrack seems to be...
  22. HantaYo

    Are there any good free listing downloads

    It opens fine on my end.
  23. HantaYo

    world list apps

    Nothing like a new software import to clean house:t:
  24. HantaYo

    Birder's Diary Taxonomic Updates?

    Yes, the taxonomic updates do cost depending on which list you go with (I am using Clements). I have not upgraded to the latest update yet (released this spring). Typically it is not too much of a priority for me. When the updated lists are first released BD offers a limited time discount...
  25. HantaYo

    world list apps

    You cannot complain about the price:t:
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