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  1. tigglestiger

    Fjords Cruise - What to See?

    Hi all, I am sure this has been asked before, however i am booked on a P&O cruise in June to the Fjords to Southampton. I am looking for some advice on what to see and where to see birds of Norway. We are calling at Kristiansand, Eidfjord, Flaam and Stavanger. Any help would be great.
  2. tigglestiger

    Flying visit to Cheshire

    Hi all, I have booked a weekend at Peckforton Castle with my wife in March. Can anyone tell me any sites worth visiting in the local area? There looks to be extensive woodland around the hotel but I don't have any knowledge of the area.
  3. tigglestiger

    Graham's 2014 Year List

    Poor weather made for some limited watching this morning: 1st January 2014 1. Starling 2. Goldfinch 3. House Sparrow 4. Wood Pigeon 5. Blue Tit 6. Great Tit 7. Collared Dove 8. Magpie 9. Blackbird 10. Mallard (male & female) 11. Common Gull 12. Pheasant (male & female) 13. Red-breasted...
  4. tigglestiger

    New RSPB AN Tripod

    Hi, I have seen that the RSPB (possibly made Viking Optics?) have released a new tripod. http://shopping.rspb.org.uk/binoculars-scopes/binocular-scope-accessories/tripods-clamps/rspb-an-tripod.html Does anyone own one / used one? Looks good from the photos... am thinking of a Christmas...
  5. tigglestiger

    Cley Spy MulePack

    I am thinking of getting a Mulepack from Cley Spy for Christmas and wanted so see if anyone has first-hand experience of them... good points / bad points? I usually carry a standard backpack with my note pad and bird guide so would be nice to be 'hands free'. Any comments welcome...
  6. tigglestiger

    Warbler ID - Skokholm, Wales

    My warbler ID skills still need a bit of work - I think Reed warbler but am looking for confirmation.
  7. tigglestiger

    Skokholm Island, Wales

    Another one I took on Skokholm in June and am unsure.... Help please...
  8. tigglestiger

    Warbler Skokholm, Wales

    I took this one back in June on Skokholm off the Welsh coast - I'm not very good at my warblers
  9. tigglestiger

    Thrush - Essex, UK

    Howdy, Need help on this one, mistle or song?
  10. tigglestiger

    Finch? Essex, UK

    Hi all, me again.. Any help with this one please, taken via on my iPhone through my scope so excuse the quality. I'm thinking Greenfinch but unsure... Thanks
  11. tigglestiger

    Sparrow.... Essex, UK

    Hi all, I have this juv sparrow visit my garden, can you tell me if it is a common house or a tree?
  12. tigglestiger

    New Visitor to the Garden - Essex, UK

    I am sure this one is very common but i have not seen this bird in my garden before, any ideas?
  13. tigglestiger

    Bird Guide Books

    I am fairly new to birding and the main problem I have is identification. I have the Collins Guide which is excellent, however I think it almost covers too many species when I am trying to identify most UK birds Does anyone have any recommendations for any 'simpler' guide books?
  14. tigglestiger

    Swarovski for beginners

    I can’t imagine I am the first person to ask this so apologies if this has been covered. I am currently looking at purchasing my first Swarovski scope and wanted to know if Swarovski are still producing the ATS models and eyepieces. Or if there is a plan to phase them out of production so they...
  15. tigglestiger

    iPhone 5 - RSPB (Viking) AG80 Scope

    Hi all, I have recently purchased my first scope - RSBP AG80 scrop and i was wondering if anyone can suggest a iPhone adapter which may fit. I would be willing to make my own if anyone can share plans. I have the 20-60x Eye piece - any help gratefully received
  16. tigglestiger

    Discount bird food - tip

    Whilst being dragged around the shops today by my wife we discovered a shop called home bargains, they sell what looks like some good bird fed and all at £1 a bag. Including seeds, mealworms and fat balls - worth a look if you have one close to you.
  17. tigglestiger

    Nest Box Bedding?

    Hi, I put up my first next box on Saturday and I wondered if I should start off my put some bedding in there? I have some straw I use for my chickens or some cotton wool? Any ideas welcome.
  18. tigglestiger

    Bluethroat in the UK?

    Hi all, I am very new to birding and in my eyes one of the prettiest birds is the Bluethroat. I have seen some pictures of Uk sightings but still they seem very rare on UK shores. Can anyone tell me when would be my best chance for a sighting. Thanks Graham
  19. tigglestiger

    Englishman in New York

    Hi all, I am coming over to NY at the beginning of April. Whilst the wife is off shopping i thought i would take in some Central Park birding. I have found this guy via Google, he runs trips on a Friday which will be perfect. http://www.birdingbob.com Anyone been out with Bob? and what...
  20. tigglestiger

    Swarovski upgrade

    Hi all, Some advice required please. I currently have a pair of Barr & Stroud Skyline 8 x 42 (came in a Dummies guide to Bird watching kit) I have been thinking of upgrading to a pair of Swaro CL 10 x 30 – can anyone tell me if there would be a noticeable difference in imagine quality, I...
  21. tigglestiger

    Morning all..

    Hi, I have just joined the forum and am very new to birding, it has been a progression from my love for wildlife photography. Hope to pick up some tips and improve my identification techniques! Welcome to any help Graham
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