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  1. M Cowming

    Results from colour-ring reading

    Thanks Mark.
  2. M Cowming

    Results from colour-ring reading

    Hi folks, recently had a Ringed Plover here with a red flag stamped E6 on it's left leg (above knee) and a yellow ring on the other (above knee). Usually good at tracking the relevant scheme down but not this time. I've tried CR-Birding etc but no luck yet. Anyone any ideas? Regards.
  3. M Cowming

    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    A nice morning in Ballyconneely for the Waterboys.....and good to see a few old and new faces! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ-OR7kD0xA
  4. M Cowming

    Bewick v Whooper?

    Hi Christine. You're swan is a Whooper as the guys have pointed out. It should be further north at this time of year but sick/injured/escaped birds don't always conform to the norm and as a consequence turn up/remain in areas unexpectedly. That said, you were close to identifying it yourself...
  5. M Cowming

    Carrigart, Donegal

    Stephen, See the link below. This book is invaluable for any birding trip to Ireland. A great resource. http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Finding-Birds-Ireland-Eric-Dempsey/9780717139163?selectCurrency=GBP Regards, MC
  6. M Cowming

    County Louth (formerly Dundalk Bay) local patch.

    You guys might want to check this out! http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=204896
  7. M Cowming

    What bird is this!?!?!?!? Sunshine Coast QLD AUSTRALIA

    Hi, Your bird is a Dollarbird.
  8. M Cowming

    UK/Bunting type/ID help please

    One of the RARE pleasing threads!! ;) Congratulations!
  9. M Cowming

    bird songs? river loup south of france

    Hi Alison, No.1 is the alarm call of a Blackbird. No.2 Not too sure, may be a Chaffinch. No.3 Robin No.4 The melodic song is the Robin again and the "bicycle pump" whistling is a Great Tit. Bird No.2 is calling in this sound file also. All the best,
  10. M Cowming

    Questions on Zeiss 85*FL

    Hi again, I'm not going to even pretend I'm well up to speed on any technical info regarding different glass types etc. There are many people and threads on here which can explain that one nicely. Just speaking from my own experience, when it comes to digiscoping, it makes sense surely that...
  11. M Cowming

    What stay-on-case for Diascope 85?

    Bought a Skua Stay On Case from Focalpoint Optics for my 85 T*FL in the UK 3 years ago. They still seem to be selling the same one at the moment. It's perfect. Check it out. http://www.fpoint.co.uk/ Regards,
  12. M Cowming

    Questions on Zeiss 85*FL

    Hi, I've owned a Zeiss 85 for a few years now and can't recommend it highly enough. All my shots are digiscoped (hand-held) through a 20-60X zoom lens, and as with anything, if conditions are favourable, the results can be quite fantastic (decent camera needed of course!!) I've looked through...
  13. M Cowming

    Digiscoping options with Zeiss Diascope 85...help!

    Buy a Panasonic Lumix. No need for adaptors. Regards,
  14. M Cowming

    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    Thanks for the edit......had me going there for a sec ;)
  15. M Cowming

    County Galway Birding (local patch)

    Semi-P Plover????
  16. M Cowming

    More Australian honeyeaters maybe

    I was a bit uneasy myself suggesting wattlebird especially due to the apparent white about the throat but I was concentrating on the contrast on the wings and tail which appeared to fit better than anything else I could find in Pizzey & Knight's fieldguide. After googling a few images...
  17. M Cowming

    More Australian honeyeaters maybe

    Red Wattlebird?
  18. M Cowming

    Unsure australia

    Shining or Horsfield's? ;)
  19. M Cowming

    Australian raptor

    Hi Greg, Looks like a pale morph Little Eagle. Regards,
  20. M Cowming

    ID please.....UK

    Juv Wheatear, 2nd Summer Med Gull and juv Med Gull.
  21. M Cowming

    Bird ID help Please (north of Sweden)

    Looks like a juv Pied Flycatcher
  22. M Cowming

    ID please

    Hi Chris, Stonechat.
  23. M Cowming

    Carcass of white heron, Finland

    A few points to note; Bill size, shape and colour. Extended feathering on lower mandible akin to photo in Howard's post. Very short tibia. These obvious characteristics coupled with the erruption of birds into Britain and Ireland last winter, maybe one could have been overlooked even as far...
  24. M Cowming

    Digiscoping with a Lumix.........any good?

    Cheers Horukuru!
  25. M Cowming

    Meindl boots - Cracked on the instep

    Definitely a mould line...nothing to worry about. I've been wearing Meindl boots for a number of years now and have nothing but praise for fit, comfort and style. However, I have my current pair of Burma MFS boots for 3 years or so now but after about a year, both soles developed a massive...
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