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  1. Tinca

    Does this exist: A tri-pod quick release screwdriver?

    If you decide to go down this route buy the cheapest nastiest wood chisel you can find,something from the far east with the hardness of a snickers bar....or buy 20 files:p I think the ruler idea was a good one,some lateral thinking might turn up the ideal tool from an unlikely place.Have a hunt...
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    Cats and Squirrels

    Thank you all for your recollections and thoughts,even the grisly ones:) We have all(probably)heard the derogatory term "tree rat" whenever squirrels come into a conversation.The body mass of squirrels,esp' reds,and rats are broadly similar,and i have seen cats affect the "well,im not REALLY...
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    Cats and Squirrels

    Watched my cat watch a squirrel(grey)tonight.Neither seemed to be anxious at the others presence,at about 20yds apart.Are squirrels too much like hard work to catch or are they able to fight back sufficiently well to put the cat off?I cant ever remember seeing a cat stalk a squirrel,grey or...
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    BBC Wildlife Article on Red Squirrels

    Appol's for being slightly off topic,fishermen the length and breadth of the signals range are killing them on sight.Thats a lot of people actually out there with muddy fingers.It will almost certainly not stop the spread. An interesting side effect of the signal crayfishes population explosion...
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    What's been in your garden today?

    New to garden feeding,always thought our 2 cats would be a problem,now wishing i'd started years ago. A fat ball,peanut cage and seed mix feeder for a week now,hanging on the washing line,permanent table and pole plans well underway. Blue,great and long tailed provide regular mini aerobatic...
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    Vermin?

    The local angling club i belong to (Newport Pagnell) have applied for and been granted a license to shoot a set number of cormorants on their waters,needless to say i wont be renewing my membership. Im no expert but im assuming these birds are coming so far inland to take advantage of the growth...
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    Advice on jacket and boots

    Has anyone tried electrically heated socks etc?I have a jacket that plugs into a socket on my bike and its lovely and snug but dont know anyone with battery powered kit. My gut feeling is that these things may be too cumbersome,short bat life etc.Piking in mid winter(if we get a winter!) can be...
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    Advice on jacket and boots

    Mm,i've been near to tears in wellies in winter,ive never worn anything worse for keeping my feet warm.Stable boots,half welly half boot and well lined might be a better compromise if on a tight budget. Still have an old pair of 'bogtrotters',3/4 length wellies that are good for mild and wet and...
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    Advice on jacket and boots

    Sealskinz socks,about 20 quid a pair bought for me and never looked back,superb.If mobility isnt an issue take a look at boom 80 boots,made for fishermen and superbly warm even for those like me whose feet are a long way from the rest of them |=)| ,hopeless for walking any distance though,unless...
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    Bill Oddie like him or loathe him

    Did anyone see the little series of progs he did with Kate Humble?Okay,it was all basic stuff that most of us know anyway but if it got even a couple of dozen folk interested it was well worthwhile.Miss(Mrs?) Humble did a few fascinating pieces on moths that started an interest for me but if im...
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    Birding breadth vrs. birding depth

    I've gone a bit further down that road and dont visit reserves at all any more.It wasnt a concious decision,just kinda drifted away from it.Even midweek hides are rarely empty and i cant stand the shoulder to shoulder stuff that happens at the popular places.Add in a "mouth" or two and the whole...
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    Birding breadth vrs. birding depth

    I think there are twitchers and birdwatchers,with an obvious grey area between.I dont mean to be small minded,finger pointy or anything like that but pure twitching seems to be very trainspotter-esque,while the watchers are more likely to stop and watch,say,a shrew,even if it means they miss the...
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    Please help us save our parklands

    Wahay!!i signed too late it seems but what fantastic news!!! HUUUUUGE congrats to Crowfoot :clap:
  14. Tinca

    Deer ID

    Ps.Ditch the guide book! |=)|
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    Deer ID

    Thanks for posting those ,mike.I have a real soft spot for Roe,when i see them it nearly always takes me back to the thrill of getting close when i was a lad. He does have a wobbly head after all,lets hope hes not shot "to keep the gene pool strong".Probably whacked it whilst in velvet,jousting...
  16. Tinca

    Deer ID

    Is it just perspective or does he have a wonky left antler?Nice shot though,looks like hes scented you and just about to do the off!
  17. Tinca

    SURVEY: No-fault warranties: good value or good marketing?

    1.No 2.No 3.Yes,Once 4.Yes,Once
  18. Tinca

    North Sea Oil Rig

    Thanks for the update mudman,i know you fellas do some daft hours but if you could find time to keep posting there are literally hundreds of us would be interested in your obs,take care. Shane
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    GPS help anyone?

    I really want to get a GPS system for the car (moving to Milton Keynes in a couple of weeks - I NEED ONE !!) HI metermaid,,dont know about gps but,Mk devours tyres and suspension so build it into your budget! |:d|
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    Jackdaws in S.E.England

    Resident gang in the village i live in,like to nest in chimney pots(quite noisy,even though they were in next doors this year!).
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    North Sea Oil Rig

    Fascinating stuff mudman,must relieve the boredom a bit. How about taking a camera to work with you?It would be interesting to see the environment you work in,and some of the birdlife too?
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    Close encounters with other wildlife whilst birding

    Hello Dave, I would be surprised if there werent any roe in your area.I live within a few miles of the woburn estate where the water deer etc. originally escaped from way back when the landed gentry collected animals from abroad.There are roe in my area,but maybe not as many as there could be...
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    Sparrowhawk Questions

    6.Does about 35mps( miles per starling). 7.Tax exempt,but all contributions to welfare accepted. 8.The "I see you" laser death stare is considerably softened when watcher wears rspb or similar badge.
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    Close encounters with other wildlife whilst birding

    Wonder if muntjac deer in an area reduce possible number of natives,ie.Roe? Have been barked at(BOHH!)by Inquisitive/territorial roe buck in the dark when walking back quietly from a hide.He was 8-10 ft from me behind young scots pine and shot my heart into 180+ and my legs into overdrive!
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    tree ID

    Thx yaffle,i think you are spot on.It was nagging me all night!Knew i'd seen this or similar leaved shrubby tree,DOH! just about expresses how i feel. :brains: Could this pin down your moth surreybirder?The ancient entomologist's posts have had me fascinated lately and i profess an awakening...
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