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  1. James

    Reykjavic early March

    Hi folks Just got a chance of a trip for the first week in March 2014. Any local knowledge what I might expect? Would love Harlequin Duck as I missed it in the States. James
  2. James

    Duck challenge

    Somebody has given me this duck to identify and I give up! As it is ringed I have no clue where it originally came from. Come on you duck experts!
  3. James

    What is this

    Somebody sent me this image but won't tell me where it was taken. I just cannot pin down what it is and it's driving me mad!!! They probably took it in a zoo. James
  4. James

    Quebec in September?

    Hi folks Thinking of visiting Quebec in September and doing a lot of birding as well as touristy things! My questions are: Is September a good time to come? What's the best book of sites to visit? Any help/info gratefully received. James
  5. James

    Info on birding Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

    Folks My wife and I are going to be in Saigon (much prefer the old name!) for a week next February and want to fit in some birding. Any suggestions and info welcome. Tried for a local guide on Birding Pals but got no response |:(| James
  6. James

    Best sites in Northern California

    Folks My wife and I are birding Northern California for 2 weeks next September. We have already been sent some trip reports and have the book "Birding Northern California" by John Kemper. The problem is distilling all this down into 9 or 10 days worth of "must see" sites to get the widest...
  7. James

    California pelagics - best time?

    Next holiday finally decided and it will be based from San Francisco and travelling. Thinking of next October. When is the best time for a pelagic and which is the best one? Would like most variety but would love to see our first albatross if possible. Any info gratefully received. James :t:
  8. James

    Where to Watch Birds and Other Wildlife in Hong Kong and Guangdong

    Hi folks Going to Hong Kong in September and was looking for a "where to watch birds..." type book. This is the only one I could find but it is 14? years old. I should imagine a lot has changed since then. Is there a better book or is this one still useful? I know there is a lot of good info...
  9. James

    Racing pigeon info wanted

    Folks Got home last night and found a racing pigeon on my doorstep. I have taken it into care as it shows no inclination to fly. I have reported it to the association with the ring number but I have also heard a disturbing rumour that owners often kill such birds as they are useless...
  10. James

    Giving up birding

    I have recently been harbouring thoughts of giving up birding in the UK. I get a thrill out of new birds which means only once or twice a year now. I still love the holiday birding (India here we come - 4 weeks and counting!) but going out to see the same birds all the time is not doing it for...
  11. James

    Lifts offered to Orkney

    If the Crane sticks around until next weekend (I know it's a big IF) then I am going to drive up from Warrington next Friday night. I am planning to get the early ferry on Saturday morning and travel home Saturday evening/night. Anyone want to come and share the petrol? I estimate £40/£50 each...
  12. James

    Flashgun advice please.

    Hi folks. I have a Canon 5D and I have a need for a flashgun. As the need to use a flashgun is quite rare and the need for quality not extreme I was considering a cheaper alternative to the big Canon models. Would you recommend the Canon 270EX or another manufacturers product? The reason I am...
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  13. James

    Orca photo

    Hi Folks At the risk of being a bit thick I would like to ask a question. "Does this picture show what I think it shows?"
  14. James

    Humane way to discourage feral pigeons

    We have a problem at work with pigeons in a car park. It's not possible to stop them entering so what's the best way to get them to go elsewhere. My boss wants to kill them all! please help with a more humane solution if you can. James
  15. James

    Bird ID SE Spain reedbeds (April)

    Anyone care to have a stab at this poor image taken at El Hondo in the reeds last week. It may challenge some of you.
  16. James

    Good sites around Alicante?

    Hi folks Got an 8 day break just south of Alicante from 11th April. Apart from the usual info in guide books does anyone have up to the minute must not miss sites? Going to try El Hondo for Marbled duck and White-headed duck but would love any alternate sites in case we dip and would love any...
  17. James

    Time to get my bogey bird

    Folks I would really like this year to be the year I get my bogey bird...Quail. I live in Cheshire which I believe is not a bad place to try for one. Being a first for my UK list I would really like to see one rather than just hear one if possible. What's my best chance, where and when? Thanks...
  18. James

    Help wanted with spider-what to do

    Got a large spider living in our bedroom If we leave him he may starve to death If we put him out he may freeze to death What to do for the best? What do spiders do in winter? James
  19. James

    Cost of Photoshop CS3 Extended?

    Hi folks I'm one of those people who buy software instead of nicking it but I am confused. I find this product advertised for anything from £700+ down to a free download (there must be a snag). One US site has it at £148-72 plus a small extra cost for a disk version. What is the cheapest...
  20. James

    Photobox

    Hi folks I sent some files to this company (Photobox) for printing and they came back darker than expected. When I asked them why they came back with the following explanation. "Hi James I am sorry to hear of this problem with your order, I have reviewed your image files and can confirm that...
  21. James

    Processing digital images.

    Hi Folks Can anyone recommend a good book which would instruct me in processing digital images. I have Photoshop 7 and a manual but would like a book that gives me instructions on workflow i.e. what do you do first etc. from download to filing. There must be good reasons (I presume) to do...
  22. James

    Which American State?

    My wife and I have birded Southern Florida and Southern Arizona. Which state should we bird next in order to: Get more variety See more of a 'different' America Extend our list by a significant number. Any suggestions on a State or area within a State please and best time of year? If coastal...
  23. James

    Source of info on rare birds of Britain

    Hi folks I have the field guide to the rare birds of Britain and it shows occurrances in terms of numbers and months. What's the best source of up to date info of this kind as the book is now sadly 15 years old and I don't think a more modern version is available? Cheers James
  24. James

    Best general purpose bins for £250

    My son asked me to recommend some general purpose binoculars for when he is out hiking and camping. He is not a birdwatcher but does appreciate all wildlife in a general sense. His budget is about £250 and his only important criteria is that they be "not too heavy." What would you recommend? I...
  25. James

    Help Needed Connecting Jobo Gigavu

    I am trying to connect this device to my computer via USB. The computer recognises it and says it is connected OK. Device manager recognises it and says all is well. But I can't get 'My Computer' to display the drive so that I can examine or transfer files. Not much good being connected if you...
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