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  1. MiddleRiver

    Alaska - flies and other nuisance insects

    When does fly season start? May, June,...? Particularly interested of south-central AK - Denali down to Katmai.
  2. MiddleRiver

    Joro Spider - Phulchowki, Nepal 11/2022

    Not positive about ID? Trichonephila clavata
  3. MiddleRiver

    Nikon 8x30HG focuser

    I've been so spoiled by Zeiss focus knob silky smooth action that I'm having a hard time with the little HG's stiffer focusing. It's smooth, but peanut-butter consistency. Does anyone know 1) is it possible to adjust DIY with a little care? or 2) does Nikon USA do such things?
  4. MiddleRiver

    Menhaden harvest and Osprey

    https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2023/12/13/virginias-menhaden-harvesting-practices-and-regulations-catastrophic-to-the-chesapeake-bays-ecosystem/?fbclid=IwAR29Mx_XYC9vXnlU3Fv-GabvD4EtjS_x_GfBgGDkK1Q7Vlv5FV2TxvxT09Q
  5. MiddleRiver

    Blackbird - Cuba 11/2023

    When does a Tawny-shouldered become a Red-shouldered?
  6. MiddleRiver

    Ruby-crowned Kinglet - Cuba 11/2023

    This would be rare for Cuba, but if it's not a RCKI, I'm stumped!
  7. MiddleRiver

    Alaska - Cordova (Copper River Delta) + Kachemak or if just one, which?

    Starting to think about next May and a visit to AK. Might do part B&B, part camper van rental. Both these festivals look great. Would love to hear other's thoughts on which one to prioritize and/or logistics details. Thanks in advance!
  8. MiddleRiver

    Which Warbler? Virginia 10/13/23

    I want to say Yellow Rumped but did not see any yellow... which I realize sometimes happens. Warb
  9. MiddleRiver

    Galapagos Lava Heron

    I am unclear whether there is in fact a 'Lava Heron'. Birds of the World, Cornell, etc. do not list it. Is it a taxo change? To further confuse me, when googling 'Lava Heron' I do see an all grey Heron, with the exception of a couple of individual websites that show something that looks like a...
  10. MiddleRiver

    US Western Tanager expert question

    Posted on a couple of FB pages (ABA...) but thought I'd ask here. Saw this yesterday W of Shenandoah Valley around 4000' ASL. Didn't look 'right' and I grabbed a couple of quick pics. There's been suggestion it's a juvenile male Scarlet (sometimes show wingbars?) and the wings do look dark...
  11. MiddleRiver

    North Northwest US in late Aug to early Sep?

    Possible I might be somewhere between Minneapolis and Seattle late summer. N.Dakota, Montana, Washington State... Not ideal time of year, but if any 'must visit' hotspots, would love to hear them! thanks in advance...
  12. MiddleRiver

    And another (yawn...) SFL 8x30 thread/question...

    I already own SFL 8x40's. I purchased them for 'travel' in order to lighten daypack load (regular binos of choice are NV 8X). I like the SFL40's a lot. Not as good as NV's but otherwise no issues. Note that I wear specs, so eye-box comfort is important (large occular, decent ER). I'd love...
  13. MiddleRiver

    Royal Estate bird killings?

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jul/02/sandringham-royal-estate-linked-to-many-deaths-and-disappearances-of-protected-birds
  14. MiddleRiver

    Cuba for gringos...?

    Travel restrictions remain in effect and it's in some ways all rather vague. I know this is a VERY broad question, but if anyone has recent experiences - positive ones preferred - in Cuba, I'd love to hear them. By that I mean suggestions of 'approved' activities, tours, location visits, etc...
  15. MiddleRiver

    Alternatives to Raven or Audacity for iPad?

    Has anyone found a way to edit/view bird audio - which includes good spectrogram viewing functionality - that runs on iOS (specifically iPad)?
  16. MiddleRiver

    iPad (or XPS13) for photo backup and quick editing while travelling birding

    Now that the latest gen iPad has USB-C I'm tempted to try one in lieu of having to pack a larger laptop when travelling. I like a backup option as well as ability to quickly edit photos for ID purposes when birding. E.g. after a day of birding, off-load pics and adjust zoom/brightness on those...
  17. MiddleRiver

    Shenandoah Valley, VA USA flyover bad pics

    Earlier this week had several instances of small (10-20) flocks of these fly-over. I was always caught off guard and this is best I could do.
  18. MiddleRiver

    Noctivid size question

    Can anyone post a pic of 8x and 10x side-by-side? B&H comparo shows them essentially same weight and length? In fact this shows the 8x as being 'fatter' than the 10 (8x on L and 10x on R). Seems curious...
  19. MiddleRiver

    Nest ID - Shenadoah Valley, VA USA

    20M+/- high in open canopy tree overhanging small creek. I'm guessing 3-4" diameter at most. Looks like last years? I'm guessing Vireo... but nest knowledge very limited! thx
  20. MiddleRiver

    Alternatives to Magee Marsh

    I know it's somewhat unique and for some the festival is an event not-to-be-missed. I'm a curmudgeon and don't like crowds. WMA's, remote hikes, etc. are more to my liking. Any suggestions for alternatives?
  21. MiddleRiver

    Duck ID - Shenandoah Valley, Virginia pond

    LH are a pair of Northern Shovelers but RH duck is puzzling me. A Teal (Blue-winged or even stray Cinammon)? Hybrid? Edit: added 2nd (poor) photo. Bill and OA size look wrong for Teals, but not quite right for Shoveler? Dunno...
  22. MiddleRiver

    USA Cross-Country itinerary if you had a 4-8 weeks?

    If you had a month (or two) to cross the USA, what would your path, schedule, itinerary etc. be in order to maximize bird species diversity? It could include some hiking and camping, boondocking, or resorting. I'm starting to collect list of migration hotspots but I have to imagine someone has...
  23. MiddleRiver

    Unintended consequences

    War is awful no matter how you spin it but it's also easy to forget that wars are hell on the environment. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221222-how-the-war-in-ukraine-is-killing-marine-mammals
  24. MiddleRiver

    Kowa 553 vs Swarovski ATC

    Similar weights, almost same money, fixed eyepiece, more or less comparable size. Which one would you buy? Would love to see photo showing size comparison. Fitting it in my camera daypack, along with photo gear will be a priority.
  25. MiddleRiver

    Nepal Sparrow ID

    Eurasian Tree Sparrow in center but what about on right? Russet Sparrow?
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