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  1. John Fleet

    Lindos, Rhodes, Greece

    Unfortunately strongly backlit hence the virtual silhouette Flycatcher of some sort?
  2. John Fleet

    Olympus OM-D E-M10?

    I'm committed to M43 for reasons of size and weight. I presently have a Panny GX7 which is a fine camera but still too large for me to carry around all day together with bins and scope. I'm intrigued by the smaller size of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 and presently Olympus are offering £100 off the...
  3. John Fleet

    Gull - Majorca

    Seen at Cala Ratjada..
  4. John Fleet

    Excellent customer service

    A few year's ago I bought a second hand ATS65 from another forum member. For various reasons it's not had much use - mostly because I find my little Nikon ED50 so convenient. Anyway a month or so ago I decided to give the Swarovski an airing. But I was dismayed to find that the 20 - 60 zoom lens...
  5. John Fleet

    Tree Pipit? Low Newton Northumblerand

    couple of Saturday's ago...
  6. John Fleet

    Goose I. D. Please

    Amongst a flock of Greylag Geese at Holywell Pond NR, Tyne and Wear, England is this one odd chap. I know what I would like it to be!
  7. John Fleet

    Tenerife bird

    I.D. please - taken today in Tenerife
  8. John Fleet

    Tripod (or monopod) for ED50A

    Having just acquired an ED50 I'm wondering what tripods (or monopods) folk use with it? Obviously I'm looking for something as light as possible to maximise the potential weight saving, esp with airline baggage allowances in mind... John
  9. John Fleet

    Velbon SUB-65 tripod

    Came across this tripod - has anyone seen it or handled it in the flesh? - despite being in Velbon's catalogue I've not been able to find a UK stockist. The removable centre column which converts into a monopod is a neat idea. The head (FHD-52Q) seems a slightly lighter alternative to the...
  10. John Fleet

    Canada: poss Shrike?

    Mystery bird photographed at Maligne Lake which is near Jasper
  11. John Fleet

    I.D. help please

    This mystery bird was photographed at Maligne Lake which is near Jasper - first thought a Shrike of some kind?
  12. John Fleet

    Reed Warbler?

    St Mary's this am - lots of Sedge Warblers, Whitethroats and Reed Buntings. But this one? Thanks! John
  13. John Fleet

    Mystery bird at Stag Rock

    My mate was birding at Stag Rock on May 13th and was puzzled by this bird. Pectoral Sandpiper is the best he can do - what do others think? John
  14. John Fleet

    Should I buy a Panasonic G5?

    Now that the G5 is down to around £250 with the kit lens I'm wondering about purchasing one. I have a Canon Powershot SX50 which has enormous reach but a small sensor. If I went down the micro 4/3 route; initially using some of my old Pentax lenses with the necessary adaptor to mount them on...
  15. John Fleet

    Lindisfarne - August 31st 1997

    Bit left field this one, but we have some non-birder friends staying who were on Lindisfarne on this date- which just happens to be the day that Princess Diana died - which is how they recall the date. Apparently they unwittingly fed a rarity that day - oblivious to all the 'twitchers' around...
  16. John Fleet

    Fuji FinePix S1

    Some interesting features of particular relevance to birding photography; weather sealed - wifi operation etc Looking forward to the reviews: http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/news/article/news/fujifilm-launches-the-worlds-first-weather-resistant-bridge-camera-the-finepix-s1/
  17. John Fleet

    Waites Guide to Birds - United Kingdom

    Just a heads up for UK birders - this new iPad app is a Black Friday offer at £6.99 in the iTunes store = I've taken a punt - at that price it's not too much of a risk! John
  18. John Fleet

    Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ72

    http://www.photographyblog.com/news/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz72/ Will this be the camera to buy instead of the Canon SX50? Launch price is pretty reasonable at £369 (WEX) Very interested indeed to see the first reviews Youtube video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKslb8MnE7U
  19. John Fleet

    A Sparrowhawk kind of day...

    Saturday 13th October 2012. High pressure meant a perfect autumn day. Wall to wall sunshine, temperatures into double figures and no wind. First off, service the kitchen floor. That took till just after 9 am and as it should be left for minimum of 6 hours for the finish to harden a good excuse...
  20. John Fleet

    What duck? Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffs

    Possible escapee? - nearest I can get is female American Wood Duck....
  21. John Fleet

    Bright and breezy in south east Northumberland

    Saturday February 25th 2012. Clear and dry but distinctly chilly and pretty breezy first thing. Out for the day with Les - around Tyne and Wear and south east Northumberland. Whitley Bay Cemetery first stop - we had to 'break in' via the private gate as it doesn't open till 9 am. Little of note...
  22. John Fleet

    We have babies!

    Last year was the first year in which Blue Tits nested in one of the garden bird boxes. This year, after a seemingly false start another brood was raised - but in a different box. They fledge a week or two ago, but still I could hear tweetings from the large bush at the back of the garden where...
  23. John Fleet

    an iPod (Touch) in the hand...

    With a birthday approaching, the urge to treat myself to a bit of technology proved overwhelming. Having used the RSPB Birds of Britain app on my HDA Windows smartphone for a couple of years and being naturally a bit of a gadget man, I soon convinced myself that an iPod Touch was the way to...
  24. John Fleet

    Cuckoos copy Sparrowhawks to scare Reed Warblers

    Fascinating BBC Science and Nature article here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_9458000/9458906.stm
  25. John Fleet

    50 up!

    Early start with weather grey and overcast. Tempted to head up to Cresswell to try and see the American Widgeon, but only 50 miles left in the tank so too tight for comfort and wallet left behind! St Mary's very quiet re homo sapiens but 2 Snipe very close to the viewing screen and pair of Reed...
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