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  1. Gramayr

    Rescued Collered Dove..

    Just rescued a collered dove out of our pond, totally waterlogged but breathing - and by the looks of it exhausted. I've patted it down with kitchen paper and removed any leaves etc. that were stuck to it. I've got a pet carry box and put lots of dry hay in the bottom (plus some bird seed) and...
  2. Gramayr

    Woodpecker? Fairburn Ings

    Saw a Kingfisher and this was perched nearby (saw both in my bins). My other half thinks it's a fake put there by someone. Had a look through my bird guide and all the pics of woodpeckers that looked similar had red heads, this one has a yellow head. The pics was taken on my Canon Ixus through...
  3. Gramayr

    Egg collector dies..

    ..after falling out of a tree. Full story here.
  4. Gramayr

    Mull - May 13th to 20th.

    Had a fantastic week on Mull. Stayed in the picturesque village of Dervaig (near enough next door to the pub) Got there late evening and went for a few pints. Well that's the saturday over with.:t: Sunday. Went on the Discover Mull tour with Arthur Brown set off at 9.35am and didn't get back...
  5. Gramayr

    Blacktoft Sands open day..

    Thought we'd have a run out to Blacktoft, didn't know there was an open day. Got into the carpark and it was chocka.. parked up in the only space left, had a bite to eat then left - can't be bothered with packed out places with people hovering to pinch your parking space before you've even left...
  6. Gramayr

    Had a wander to Bempton Cliffs..

    We had a pretty crappy morning and afternoon (hospital stuff) so decided to blow the cobwebs out later on about 5pm. Drove up to Bempton Cliffs for a nosey see what was there and was glad to see quite a few puffins, the last time we went we managed to see only one. Took the scope out for its...
  7. Gramayr

    Do Kowa lenses fit the Minox MD 62 W?

    I was told that maybe the Kowa lenses fitted the Minox scopes, does anyone know if this is true or not?
  8. Gramayr

    Eventually bought Minox MD 62 W

    Well, I was looking for an Opticron maybe a GS665 or a HR66GA. Warehouse Express was doing the HR kit with a 30x lens and a stayon case for £300, they also had a repaired GS665 for £170. I sent them several emails asking them about the GS, their phone lines close at 5, I don't get in till...
  9. Gramayr

    Comments on Opticron HR 66 GA..

    ..Angled fitted with HR30xWA & Stay on Case please. Have seen some digiscoped pics from this scope and they look dire (googled them). Is the CA that bad? What is the HR30xWA lens like? is it suitable for specs W.Express are doing this for £299 looks like a good deal. How does the GS665...
  10. Gramayr

    Opticron HR 66 GA Angled fitted with HR30xWA

    Does anyone have one of these? Warehouse express is doing a deal at the mo, £299 inc. stay on case. What are the HR lenses like, and are they suitable for specs wearers, is the 30x a good all rounder? lots of questions.. Chears for replies.
  11. Gramayr

    Acuter Scopes. any good?

    Been out today to Bass & Bligh in Harrogate - had a look at their scopes (they have a good selection of scopes and bins. (I tagged along with friends who were after a digi mount) I saw a couple of Acuter scopes, 60mm @ £150 and 80mm @ £200 what suprised me is they come with zoom lenses and a...
  12. Gramayr

    Anyone know when..

    ..Bill Oddie is in Orkney? Was filmed last July-time, supposed to be shown Jan but don't know if it's been on or not. Chears, Rhys.
  13. Gramayr

    Mull in May, what to see and where?

    Hi folks, been away for a while - but since this is the best place for birding info... We're off to Mull in mid May, Dervaig area for a week. Hopefully will see some WT Eagles, saw one on Skye last year in midsummer at the Aros Experiance Portree - flying accross the harbour. Looking forward to...
  14. Gramayr

    Any idea?

    Not sure where to start looking in case it's been posted before - but have had a couple of these in the house and have no idea what they are - what they eat, do etc. many thanks in advance.
  15. Gramayr

    Any ideas?

    Saw this bird about the size of a wren, if not smaller. We spotted it at Whitby at the cliff edge near the Abbey. Had a distinctive streak on its head which was yellow with a little bit of white and an outline of black. We flicked through our colins gem bird guide (little pocket job which I...
  16. Gramayr

    Anyone been here..

    Whilst out having a look at Spurn Head and surrounding area, took a wrong turning on the way home and passed a reserve. Was getting too dark as sun was setting so will have to go back methinks. Took a photo of the notice board.
  17. Gramayr

    Kenko scopes, any good?

    Seen a few scopes by Kenko, local shop has a couple one is £149 (60mm?) inc 20-50 zoom Anyone know anything about these scopes, are they any good being so cheap compared to other brands?
  18. Gramayr

    Spotted Crake at Old Moor

    Not sure if this is the right forum to post in, but today we saw a Spotted Crake at RSPB Old Moor. It was mostly hiding in the reeds, venturing out now and again. Seamed to be a rarity here as loads of people were gathering round to see it.
  19. Gramayr

    Wheldrake Ings..?

    Anyone any info, maps etc. just had a quick scoot down there, and accross the bridge - read the notice board desribing the ings and what birds are there. But where abouts do you go from there, is there a route to follow, hides etc. and what time is best to see any birds - it was pretty dead...
  20. Gramayr

    Old Moor

    What can I say, first time I've been - what an excellent place. It was a roasting day and was thouroughly tired at the end of it. Great to see a pair of snipe feeding, last time I saw snipe was on Orkney - they were drumming in the air near midnight at the Loons so didn't get a good look at...
  21. Gramayr

    Bempton Cliffs

    Had a wander over to Bempton Cliffs today, hopefully to see some puffins. We were informed when we got there that they had all gone, so had the razorbills. All that was left were gannets, herring gulls, kitiwakes and fulmers. Was an enjoyable day, if not a bit blustery - blew the cobwebs...
  22. Gramayr

    Haweswater for Golden Eagles?

    I've read that you can see Golden Eagles at Haweswater in the Lakes. Anyone had any experience of this area, and if so is it easy to get to as it says its remote on the RSPB website. Many thanks.
  23. Gramayr

    Afternoon out to Bolton Priory

    Had an afternoon out to Bolton Priory, bit cloudy and rained later on but was an enjoyable trip. My partners folks are up from Wolvo so it wasn't a 'birdy trip', but I took my bino's just in case. Several ducks (mallards I think), Few crows, black backed gull, grey wagtail and a moorhen...
  24. Gramayr

    Orchid?

    Have been told these are orchids, though don't know any details or species. Any clues? Thanks.
  25. Gramayr

    Baby Blackie - hope the moggies don't get it.

    I saw this liittle fella' as I happened to look out of the bedroom window. I tried taking a few snaps of it, but the pics were quite small. Hmm digiscoping? Got my 10 x 42 Bushnells out and held my little digi camera to one of the eyepeices.. (have done this before but with little...
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