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    ID stuffed parrot

    Hi all, Bit of a random one. I know this section is for IDs of wild birds, but where can I get a 100 year old stuffed parrot identified?! Don't want to breach rules so I'll wait to get the go-ahead before posting...
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    lynx reintroduction

    Sorry of there is already a thread, but this seems to be increasingly likely. Presumably people here are all in favour? I can't see many sensible reasons not to. My only query would be whether some of the sites are big enough to support a sustainable population. Thetford forest for example.
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    HS50 EXR settings for bird photography

    Hi all, Just bought myself a new HS50. After much deliberation I have ditched my Canon 7D and 400mm lens as it just doesn't suit my needs. Very impressed from a quick play. First impressions are that the startup and focussing are very quick and I like the chunky DSLR like feel and manual zoom...
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    Fuji HS50EXR or Canon SX50?

    Have finally made the decision to trade in my Canon 7D/400mm set up to go back to a superzoom (it will be appearing in the classified section shortly). Don't get the chance to do any dedicated wildlife photography these days so need something that I can carry everywhere and that can do...
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    Canon 7D + 400mm

    Canon 7D + 400mm 2nd hand value What would this set-up be worth second hand? I am finding I rarely get the chance to use it and would probably suit a bridge with my current lifestyle. If I could recover a large part of what I paid for it all I'd be tempted to sell. If not I may just keep.
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    vultures eat woman in Pyrenees

    Apologies for the old news and if this has been covered already, but I've only just seen it and can't find any threads on it for some reason using the search function...
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    more bad news from Bowland

    http://raptorpolitics.org.uk/2013/06/04/forest-of-bowland-eagle-owl-disaster-3-nests-found-deserted-on-the-united-utilities-estate/
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    why won't goldfinches use nijer feeder?

    I've just moved house and in the old place we had a nijer feeder which was used every day by goldfinches. Now we've moved and have put up the same feeder in the new garden (just across town) There are always plenty of goldfinches around but in a month since being there, I haven't see a single...
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    WT eagles, Skye

    Hi, Am spending the first week of April on Skye. Am interested in seeing and hopefully even photographing white tailed eagles. Obviously there is a chance anywhere on the island, but I've seen there are boat trips from Portree. Are these recommended? Any tips greatly appreciated!
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    Farmoor

    Hi, Any Oxfordshire birders know what the deal is with parking/permits at Farmoor? I've never bothered but have seen it mentioned both on signs at the carpark and on websites. There never seems to be anyone in the office by the carpark entrance and although there is a sign saying please pay at...
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    what backpack for camera + 400mm lens

    Can anyone recommend a backpack capable of holding a Canon 7D with 400mm/5.6 lens attached, plus an additional couple of shorter lenses and room for some other stuff? Thanks
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    processing

    Just recently got a 7D and 400mm/5.6 combo which is great have just started to take pics in raw and try and get to grips with the processing software that came with the camera - DPP haven't attempted anything much so far just a bit of sharpening, noise reduction (which to be honest I can't...
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    sigma 17-70mm

    Am thinking about getting one of these, a second hand non-OS version for general photography on a Canon 7D. I've read quite a few positive reviews and like the sound of the macro capability as its something I might want to try more seriously in future. Any thoughts on whether this is a good...
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    Canon 7D kit lens

    About to get a 7D to use with a 400mm/5.6 lens and I also want an ordinary all-round lens for general photography. Is the 15-85mm kit lens any good as I've heard the kit lenses can be a bit rubbish. Or is it better to buy body only and then another lens to go with it? Any thoughts much...
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    400mm F5.6 lens from Hong Kong

    am looking to buy one of these and the cheapest by far are on ebay from Hong Kong at £892. Worth the risk to save some money or not? Any advice much appreciated!
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    advice on camera to go with 400mm F5.6

    After many months/years weighing up whether to splash £1,500 or so on a DSLR set-up to replace my superzoom, I've almost decided to go for it.. The 400mm prime seems to be the best option for wildlife photography, so what camera would you get to go with it? how much difference would there be...
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    honey buzzard? Pyrenees

    Always struggle with these, but this I assume is a very clear honey?
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    shearwaters bay of biscay

    I doubt these photos are good enough for any clear IDs but any expert opinion appreciated! All I could really tell was that there were small ones (assume Manx) and large ones (Great? Corys?) Thanks!
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    car charger for Pana FZ38

    Hi, Does anyone know if a car charger exists for this camera battery? off camping for 2 weeks and not sure how I'm going to recharge batteries.... Any suggestions/recommendations much appreciated! Cheers!
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    Panasonic FZ v TZ series

    I have used a Panasonic FZ38 to try my hand at bird photography over the last two years or so. I've very much enjoyed it, but have now reached the stage where I feel that if I want to continue seriously with wildlife photography, I need a DSLR. But I'm not convinced I want to spend the money...
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    China butterfly ID

    Any ideas what species this is? common around the Longji rice terraces area in Guangxi I think some kind of fritillary?
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    China butterfly ID

    Any ideas on this butterfly common around Longji rice terraces, Guangxi?
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    loads of kites in Hong Kong but not elsewhere

    On a recent trip to Hong Kong, Macau and South China I was struck by the fact that there were loads of kites in Hong Kong but very few anywhere else. Anyone know why?
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    cattle egrets UK

    Anyone know if they have bred again in the last couple of years?
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    golden orioles

    Caught the end of a report on the BBC this morning, where a guy said that golden orioles were down to 2 pairs this year. I thought there were 20 or 30 pairs. Looks like they are headed for extinction or is this just a bad year? Anyone have any more info?
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