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  1. Richard D

    Docter (ex-Zeiss) Classic porros

    I've not tried the Docter version, but own and occasionally use a 1980's Deltrintim which apart from a possible change in coatings is essentially the same. Considering they're basically an unchanged 1920's design they're still remarkably usable, and enjoyable to use. You should be able get the...
  2. Richard D

    Alternative eyepiece for a Nikon Fieldscope ED III or just get something newer?

    The DS wide eyepieces can be picked up from Japan quite easily - as well as ebay keep an eye on amazon.co.jp who will calculate tax and shipping for you. Finding the later MC eyepieces will be a challenge but with patience they do crop up. The earlier fixed eyepieces lack the latest coatings but...
  3. Richard D

    Seen the first Swallow 2024

    There's been the odd one or two around for a few weeks (Kent) - had around 50 over the local sewage works last Saturday.
  4. Richard D

    April Moths

    I confess I've taken a week off with the weather - 4 degree mornings and brisk winds are becoming the norm down here.
  5. Richard D

    Sticky Focus Wheels

    Swarovski have been using greaseless focusers for decades, Zeiss do on the HTs and presumably the SFs, not sure about all manufacturers...
  6. Richard D

    What Bird can you hear just now?

    Woodpigeons this morning
  7. Richard D

    Sticky Focus Wheels

    A lot of binoculars have moved to a greaseless focuser.
  8. Richard D

    April Moths

    Great photos (and moths!).
  9. Richard D

    Help to identify possible military(?) vintage binoculars

    They look a bit like old optolyths, but they could be military inspired generic Chinese
  10. Richard D

    Which small moths rest with wings wide open, semicircle?

    Agreed probably a pug but not identifiable from the photo
  11. Richard D

    What Bird can you hear just now?

    Several House Sparrows and a Collared Dove
  12. Richard D

    UK, Horsell Common, Surrey bird call identification

    I'm with lou, but obviously with Horswell Common you can't write off martians.
  13. Richard D

    8x32 advice?

    My favourite in that configuration is the EL 8x32 (there's a pair from a trusted forum member currently advertised), but what suits me might not suit you best. All the models suggested so far are good binoculars - a lot of it comes down to personal preference.
  14. Richard D

    April Moths

    A good night for me: 20 Brimstone, 4 Early Grey,3 Hebrew Character, 3 Double Striped Pug, 2 Common Quaker, 2 LBAM, 2 Brindled Pug, 2 Muslin Moth, 1 Rudy Streak, 1 Streamer, 1 Waved Umber, 1 Yellow-barred Brindle, 1 Powdered Quaker and a Dewick's Plusia - several firsts for me
  15. Richard D

    April Moths

    Double check your crocodile clips are secure before heading indoors. Either I must have knocked the leads loose as I went indoors last night or the battery bag was knocked by nocturnal wildlife. No light and empty trap this morning...
  16. Richard D

    April Moths

    I'm a newcomer compared to most of you - only starting trapping last September. Still using the Paul Batty LED Heath Trap (5W bulb mostly) running of a 12v rechargeable battery. Not having tried MV or Actinic I can't really compare but seem to get as many moths and as good a range as a moth'er...
  17. Richard D

    First Butterflies 2024

    First Brimstone of the year for me. Peacocks galore.
  18. Richard D

    How do you pronounce Leica

    Lai kuh
  19. Richard D

    Vintage (?) Carl Zeiss Binoculars

    Hi Judith, welcome. Can you share a photo of the binoculars and any text so we have an idea which model?
  20. Richard D

    New 10x42s wanted. But which ones?

    https://shop.northernoptics.co.uk/
  21. Richard D

    Help figuring out what to do at first

    Welcome. Have a look to see if there's a County bird group who do walks (I'm in Kent so it's the KOS for me, but must counties have active bird groups). If you are a member of the RSPB they may have a local group and generally welcome all ages and levels of experience (the Canterbury group in...
  22. Richard D

    Japanese High grade Binoculars

    Some of Opticron's lines are Japanese made: https://www.opticron.co.uk/our-products/binoculars/natura-bga-ed-binoculars/natura-bga-ed-8x42#:~:text=Aimed%20at%20the%20wildlife%20enthusiast,with%20a%2030%20year%20guarantee. Not all are, but then not all of Nikon's lines are either. Some Kite are...
  23. Richard D

    April Moths

    Clear skies and breezy last night but an okay trap - 5 Hebrew Character, 4 Common Quaker, 2 Early Grey, 5 Double Striped pugs, 2 LBAM, 1 Lime-Spec Pug, 3 Brimstone, 1 Brindled Pug and the final Pug that I'm uncertain on... Oak-Tree?
  24. Richard D

    Pug identification help!

    It could be another brindled I suppose, but I'm not sure it looks right for that...
  25. Richard D

    Pug identification help!

    A few pugs this morning, mainly double striped, one lime Specked and one brindled. Not 100% sure on this one though. Oak-Tree? Thanks
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