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  1. DMKSlater

    TLS APO 30mm

    Is it just me or do others think this is a backward step in digiscoping? Just purchased an ATX 95 with 30mm APO And use Nikon D5200. Now have to use the camera in full manual mode as camera states lens not fitted. The old STS scope and adapter meant I still had full programme mode. Im not...
  2. DMKSlater

    Lumix G5 or G6

    Does the G5 or G6 have the facility to switch the viewfinder to automatic, ie it switches the viewfinder automatically when you lift to your eye, but back to the screen when you take it away? The G1/G2 had this but not the G3. Many thanks in advance.
  3. DMKSlater

    What tape luring kit do you use?

    Have finally ditched my old continuos loop car stereo tape lure. Looking to see what others use, especially speaker wise. For Storm Petrel mainly. Cheers Dave
  4. DMKSlater

    Loirston Loch

    Good evening folks. Is there public access to the hides at Loirston Loch? If so where is best to park? Many thanks in advance. Dave
  5. DMKSlater

    Black Grouse Shot

    Just heard that a local estate has shot two young Black Grouse, with the tenuous hold this species has in the area I find it is utterly condemnable that this can happen. Just so some jumped up toff can get his kick out of killing something. These folk should be help responsible for their...
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    Mystery Duck - Burghead - Scotland

    Seawatching off Burghead 19/02/14 when this little teaser popped up. Suggestions so far have been Common Scoter, King Eider, imm Hooded Merganser and abberant/oiled Long Tailed Duck. Any further suggestions or comments would be most welcome.
  7. DMKSlater

    Mystery Duck?!

    Seawatching off Burghead Harbour Wednesday 19 Feb 2014 around 10:30, on the Moray Firth, Scotland when this little teaser popped into view. Suggestions range from Common Eider to imm Hooded Merganser.. me I'm no further forward! Nice to be challenged though :-)
  8. DMKSlater

    Canon EOS600d

    Good evening folks. I currently use a Lumix G1 for Digiscoping and I am fairly happy with results, however I have got the chance of a Canon EOS 600d with 15 x 55 lens. Any digiscopers out there use the Canon set up? I use a Swaro STS 80HD with a 25x50 zoom. Any info appreciated. Dave
  9. DMKSlater

    Information... help

    Good afternoon, just wondering about the areas of Mirador de las Aguilas and Sierra de Apujata seemingly good raptor watch points I have heard they were damaged by fire last year and was wondering how they are recovering and is a trip still worthwhile? Any information would be gratefully...
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    Bird call - Harmon Valley

    Need help to ID a bird call. Habitat - Mixed woodland with slow running stream passing through. Early/Mid June, usually first thing in morning. Call: Three clear distinct descending flute like notes, ending in a scratchy jumble of notes. Sounded like it came from a medium sized bird, not...
  11. DMKSlater

    Alberta

    Heading to Alberta first week in June for three weeks. Will any hummingbirds be back by then? Regards Dav
  12. DMKSlater

    Alberta early June

    Evening everyone. Heading to Alberta for three weeks starting beginning of June, will any hummingbirds be back by then? Many thanks Dave
  13. DMKSlater

    Wing Tagged WTE

    Findhorn Valley 23/03/13 Immature WTE wing tagged. Black Tag with yellow "X" Any idea who I report this to? Cheers Dave
  14. DMKSlater

    Female Birder/Tour Guide

    Good evening fron Scotland. Are there any female birders in Houston or female birding tour guides free on 12/13 April 2013 to show my partner around some birding areas? She is across on business with a couple of days free at the end of her week, unfortunatley she will have no vehicle to get...
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    Best place to stay

    At the very early stages of planning a trip to Cyprus, probably mid april. What is the thoughts of the forum as to the best place to stay for best access to locations and also local birds on doorstep? Many thanks. Dave
  16. DMKSlater

    Guadalhorce reserve

    Does anyone have any info regarding damage to the reserve after the recent flooding, due to visit area next week (08 Oct) ans wondering if the reserve would be open? Many thanks in advance. Dave
  17. DMKSlater

    Damage to Guadalhorce Reserve

    After the horrendous happenings in the region, can anyone give any information if the reserve at Gaudalhorce river mouth survived? Visiting the area around the 10 October so any up to date news would be most appreciated. Thank you.
  18. DMKSlater

    Manfrotto leg loose

    One leg on my manfrotto 055xv has lost the ability to grip securely. It is the upper joint where the spring lever is, when the lever is pushed over to secure the leg it can still be pushed up with very little effort. I have tightened the screw above the lever as far as it will go but this has...
  19. DMKSlater

    Benalmadena in October

    Have managed to get a cheap holiday to Malaga Benalmadena in Oct 2012 for five days. Will be without a car so any ideas of local birding areas within walking distance? Is the Guadalhorce reserve within striding distance? Is the cable car worth a trip for birding at the top? Any info would be...
  20. DMKSlater

    Question for Dale Forbes

    Good evening from a snowy Scotland Dale, hope you are having a good festive season. A question from my better half: Having just purchased the 8x32 EL Traveler do Swaro have any plans to produce a brown stay on case for a 65 HD STS scope (being a woman she likes her kit to colour co-ordinate!)...
  21. DMKSlater

    North Ron Nets

    Having used Jap nets for my whle ringing career now thinking of up-grading to North Rons. Question is at present BTO are out of stock for superfine does anyone use standard for passerines? Many thanks Dave
  22. DMKSlater

    Minsmere next week

    Heading to Minsmere (1st visit) next week will any Avocets still be around? And what is the chance of Bittern? My bogie bird!! Any further advice/info very much appreciated. Thanks in advance Dave
  23. DMKSlater

    Moray birding

    Just a thread to keep people up to date with sightings and reports in the Moray area. Long billed Dowitcher, at Lossiemouth East Beach. Upstream from the bridge over the river usually beside the Wigeon and Redshak. King Eider, Drake in eclipse off Roseilse car park ( use the first parking...
  24. DMKSlater

    Swaro after sales service... again.

    Noticed the rubbers on both eye-pieces of my 2007 8.5x42 EL had slight splits on the top. E-mailed Swarovski on Wednesday afternoon, new eye-piece rubbers delivered Saturday morning, free of charge!! Fantastic aftercare service yet again :-) Well done Swarovski.
  25. DMKSlater

    Mp3 for tape luring

    Has anyone tried the iDentify CD's for tape luring? Getting kit ready for Stormie ringing but notice on the UK version it has commentary, can you download the call clear of this commentary or do you have to purchase the European version? OR does anyone know of a better way to get MP3 Calls...
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