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  1. salty

    Swarovski ATX 115

    Well I ordered mine today, 48hr delivery, looking forward to having a scope again, I nearly went for the BTX version....but decided the zoom would be better suited for watching my local peregrines in there nest.
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    Anyone got a atx or btx 115?

    I miss my old atx95, sold it years ago... I’m now after the 115 but I’m undecided on the ATX or BTX, I’ll mainly be using it for cliffs and also my local peregrines here. I do like the idea of the x35 binocular vision but I still like the idea of going to x70 too....especially with the...
  3. salty

    What lens for eos 1DX mk2

    I’m currently using my 100-400 mk1 and love it, but want more reach and better image quality to match the body. I’ve had a short sample of the sigma 150-600 sport but not in the field, I’m keen to know what folk are using similar to this or the 500mm canon etc?
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  4. salty

    Urban peregrines in Newcastle

    Anyone know a decent site for pics? Can keep it personal if need be, I'm keen to get some footage thanks.
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    Waxwings in walker park

    7 waxwings in walker park at 13:30pm
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    Local park birding (parakeets)

    Love watching the parakeets, there showing well as usual and nesting now with 6-7 birds still in the park for the last 3yrs. Been watching them today
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    Parakeets

    So happy there still in my local park.... Been watching them today
  8. salty

    Noctivid 8x42

    I couldn't wait any longer and had to try them! Mine have just arrived by courier 15 mins ago and I'm blown away, I'm going to get out and try and get some pics.
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    • Forum: Leica
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    Kielder forest raptors

    Noticed the forest drive is closed until 1st may this year? Anyone know the best raptor viewpoints now, been a few year since I went up for birds only and fancy going up soon as weathers ok for goshawk and buzzard displays.....I used to sit watching dead water fell from the border sign and also...
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    Sheffield peregrines

    Blog and webcam looking good.....first egg layed today. http://efm.dept.shef.ac.uk/peregrine/ http://sheffieldperegrines.wordpress.com So jealous......wish they had them in my city :t:
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    Sheffield peregrines 2014

    http://efm.dept.shef.ac.uk/peregrine/ First egg layed today :t:
  12. salty

    ATX/iPhone 5 DIY kit anyone?

    Seen a few pics of folk using them on blogs but want to know what you guys are using....ie what homemade materials. Skinted myself buying the atx so fancy trying DIY method first before saving up again for a dedicated phone scope thingy :t:
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    Uk eagle owls

    Are these still breeding? I remember being lucky enough to see the Yorkshire birds when they filmed the BBC programme, I'll never forget seeing the adults and 3 chicks! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z3AlMatF8Y
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    Parakeets in Newcastle

    Been hearing them regular and today 5 flew past my garden! Anyone else seen them?
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    anyone got a 95mm swaro and able to give a genuine review?

    i can only find expert opinions etc, i want to know about real world use, from hides and in real lights and conditions....not some set up in a sunny country. i aint bought a scope in years....though i am an ex apo 77 and diascope owner B (:
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    Waxwing watch

    Just had the pleasure of around 40-50 waxwings in my depot this morning at 10am, they didn't mind me watching from a few metres away! Burradon, just near killingworth ;-)
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    The big Leica 12x50 comparisons.....

    Anyone tried the 12x50 trinovid, ultravid AND ultravid HD binocular? I fancy the larger ones for sea watching, planes and basic astronomy and if course, raptor watching. Is it worth buying a 2nd hand pair of trinovids or go and pay an extra £1,000 for the HD version? My previous 10x42...
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  18. salty

    night vision pt2

    been a few years since i had a decent night vision scope.......last post is here: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=31247&highlight=nightvision&page=2 im now using a mini-14 mono-goggle gen2+ this can be used with the headstrap for hands free viewing, or just as a small hand held...
  19. salty

    Mull sea eagles

    im off to Oban this weekend for a few days, and im going to pop over to mull to explore the island a little. any tips on where the best place to view the sea eagles or golden eagles will be great thanks!
  20. salty

    montagus harrier in north east!

    back in august i had a raptor fly right over head, as i was sat drinking tea in my garden on a sunny day. i was watching the birds like usual, though i never use my bino's in the garden. anyway, this bird came in low from the north, and i knew straight away it was a raptor.....but what kind...
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    raptor in north east

    ok, im struggling with this one...... large raptor has just flew right over me. the whole bird was very light in colour, apart from 2 thick dark bars on the tail (underneath), that were horizontal. bird was almost harrier size! i know my raptors pretty well, but this one has me stumped.
  22. salty

    im back

    aint been on my beloved BF propaly for a good 7 month or so folks.......apologies. just to let you know, im now able to spend more time surfing my favourite birding site ;) been busy building and running my own site, with the help of a few local japanese performance car fans, and also being...
  23. salty

    first kite shots with new set-up

    finally got the chance to use my canon 350D and 100-400IS lens today. the past few days had been very overcast, and really poor weather for pics. took a few kite shots, though they were pretty far off, so i was sticking to 400mm for all of them. F8.0 in AV mode between 100 and 200 iso no more...
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    350D and 100-400IS USM

    going out to play with my new set-up tomorrow (hoping for no rain!) just wondering if anyone has any tips/experiences with this kit, and would like to share some knowledge with me. settings, technique and tips all appreciated, and i will let you all know how i get on. will be trying lots of...
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  25. salty

    hawk/falcon?

    i was taking pics down on the beach today when this raptor caught me by surprise, i couldnt change the settings in time, so the pics are rubbish. at first i thought peregrine, but the pics look like sparrowhawk? any thoughts?
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