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  1. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    Escomb For anyone interested, there is a Whooper Swan on Escomb Lake.
  2. DaveB

    Infrared Camera Equipment

    Thank you for your replies. I have passed over your information, which I am sure will be much appreciated. If I recieve any feedback, I will post it to this thread. Thanks again, Dave Brown
  3. DaveB

    Infrared Camera Equipment

    A school are hoping to purchase some recording equipment with the aim of enabling the children to examine the mammals which frequent the school area during the night. This is to tie in with the KS1 SATS which require the children to find out about nocturnal animals. Does anyone have any...
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  4. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    Hawfinch One at Low Barns feeding station at 11am on Sunday. Was showing for about 30 seconds before being disturbed by dog walkers (did not show for another hour after that). Staff are working on re-positioning the feeding station and feeding station currently has no cover, but still might...
  5. DaveB

    Northumbrian Birding

    Single Bittern, a Jack Snipe and at least three Water Rails at Cresswell early AM. Snow Goose and a second Bittern at East Chevingtons North Pool at about 11am. Iceland Gull at Blyth harbour 12pm.
  6. DaveB

    Lowepro Nature Trekker & Canon 300mm 2.8

    Not sure if you sorted yourself out with a bag for your lens, but I do know that bags are a personal thing and i have yet to find one that suits my needs / feels right. I tried the lens in both the nature trecker and photo trecker and the lens fits in both with the hood & camera body attached...
  7. DaveB

    in and around south tyneside

    Quiz I've had these photo's for a while now. Who is it and what was he taking a photo of?
  8. DaveB

    Roseate or Arctic?

    My initial thoughts were of roseate, but I had my doubts. The same can be said with the second choice of Arctic and didn't consider Common because of the nearly black bill, hence the reasoning behind this thread. The tern in question is still being seen on Back Saltholme and one person has...
  9. DaveB

    Roseate or Arctic?

    The bird was watched through a scope at approximately 30 - 40 yards and the photos were taken with a 400mm lens at the same distance. Two of us managed to get some good views through the scope and the bird definately appeared to have a black bill, with a hint of red at the base. Legs did not...
  10. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    Roseate or Arctic I was at Teesside yesterday and was lucky enough to catch a distant photo of a couple of terns, one Common and the other originally thought to be Roseate. This has been questioned since looking at the photos and i've started a thread to help id the bird. The thread has...
  11. DaveB

    Roseate or Arctic?

    In the field, the bill was as good as black. Very interesting that it might be 'longipennis'. The pictures on your website certainly suggests it may be the species you suggest. Many thanks for all of the input so far :t:
  12. DaveB

    Roseate or Arctic?

    We came across this bird at Back Saltholme (Teesside) on Saturday 26th April. First identification was of Roseate Tern due to black bill, dark red legs, legs about the same length as Common Tern and the general size / colour of the bird. However, when looking at the photo's the darker...
  13. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    Bishops Park 2 male Redstarts back on territory in the top end of Bishops Park, just to the north of the golf course.
  14. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    Escomb Not very often I post on here but the following might be of interest: 7th April, 2008 (Escomb) Plenty happening here this afternoon with Willow Warbler (1), Chiffchaff (10+), Sand Martin (50+), Meadow Pipit (8), Skylark (1), Green Woodpecker (1), Willow Tit (2), Reed Bunting (7), Grey...
  15. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    Bishop Middleham (17.08.07) An early morning visit to the lake proved very relaxing and worthwhile. On arrival, there were no birds in the vicinity of the sewage works so I sat down, set the camera and waited. Unfortunately the sun was behind the birds, but it was a joy to just sit and watch...
  16. DaveB

    Dragonfly in Speyside - ID needed

    I got it down to the three species that have been argued, but have to admit that there is no way I could have confidently identified this female Highland Darter without the help you have provided. Learn't something as well :-) Many thanks, DaveB
  17. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    South Shields At least two Roseate Terns were amongst Common Tern (20+), Arctic Tern (10+), Sandwich Tern (10+) and Little Tern (3) on Sandhaven Beach this morning. Gulls included Great Black–backed Gull (20+), Lesser Black–backed Gull (10+), Herring Gull (100c), Common Gull (2), Black–headed...
  18. DaveB

    Durham Birding

    Bishop Middleham & Etherley Moor today The two Egyptian Geese were amongst at least 180 Greylag Geese in a field close to the A1 flashes. A Greenshank and at least five Ringed Plovers (including four juveniles) were on Castle Lake. Other birds in the area brought the total number of species...
  19. DaveB

    Dragonfly in Speyside - ID needed

    Thanks for the replies :-) All three species that have been mentioned look good possibilities. The markings appear to poit towards Black-tailed Skimmer, but the location suggests it is one of the other two, Black or Highland Darter? Thanks DaveB
  20. DaveB

    Dragonfly in Speyside - ID needed

    Whilst walking round Loch an Eilien on 27th August, I came across this species of Dragonfly. Could anyone help with the id please? Thanks, DaveB
  21. DaveB

    Butterflies North-east England

    Kibblesworth A teaching session at Beamish this afternoon meant that I had a chance to visit a small selection of sites in South Tyneside. The birdwatching was very poor, with only several common birds seen. Butterflies included Grayling (1), Comma (1), Small Heath (20+), Meadow Brown (2)...
  22. DaveB

    Carrying the 300mm f2.8

    Before sending the lens I asked the repair company if the warranty was valid. The quick answer was 'not really, but we can get round it'. The only cost to me was the postage (£21.00) and the loss of the lens for 5 weeks. One annoying outcome is the fact that the repair company have sent the...
  23. DaveB

    Carrying the 300mm f2.8

    Oops! Thanks for that. I have corrected the grammer, which now states that I will not be ordering from him again. I haven't decided on a head for the monopod yet. I am guessing / chancing that I will get away without one. I have heard from 2-3 sources that using IS on a monopod does improve...
  24. DaveB

    Carrying the 300mm f2.8

    I purchased the lens from kerso some 3 months ago and carried the lens around my right shoulder using the standard canon shoulder / neck strap. A bit aukward at first, but I soon got used to it. It was a bit on the heavy side when holding the camera / lens in shooting position for longer than...
  25. DaveB

    Butterflies North-east England

    A bit of sun brought out a few butterflies today (very few seen over the last 2 - 3 weeks). Small Tortoiseshell (1) and a couple of Meadow Brown on Etherley Moor. Large White (1), Small White (3+), Green-veigned White (1), Comma (2), Red Admiral (1) and Small Skipper (2, worn) were at Bishops...
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