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  1. Robert / Seattle

    Interesting Bird Facts

    http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/Birdextremes.shtml
  2. Robert / Seattle

    Nikon D3X -- to buy, or not to buy?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnwf2RShNV0
  3. Robert / Seattle

    Birding Kew Gardens during Heathrow Layover?

    Greetings, all ... Some advice, please, from some of you savvy world travelers who go in and out of Heathrow with some regularity. I've got a 6 hour layover at Heathrow on my way to Johannesburg, between 1 and 7 PM on a Monday. Some English friends and I thought it might be a great...
  4. Robert / Seattle

    A Northwest (US) Birder Visits Connecticut

    Well, a few Forum Friends have asked me to post the list I compiled on a brief visit to my wooded childhood haunts, in Connecticut. It's not terribly lengthy I'm afraid, as we were on a specific quest for Scarlet Tanager and thus stayed in woodland habitat the entire time (this is the bird that...
  5. Robert / Seattle

    Flightless Birds Take Wing

    A most charming TV commercial now running in the Seattle area. Well worth a watch no matter where you live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M1BfHQIST0
  6. Robert / Seattle

    Unusual Nest Site for Seattle Anna's Hummingbird

    This sweetheart is one of a few that have been overwintering in my yard for the past few years. She, or her predecessor, nested in one of my Rhododendron trees two years ago, but I thought this nest site to be a bit unusual -- atop the log suet feeder hanging from one of our feeder stations...
  7. Robert / Seattle

    Here we go again: Sharpie or Coopers? - N.America

    OK, folks, Local (Seattle / Vancouver) birders are 50/50 stumped on this one. I thought I'd turn to my esteemed BirdForum colleagues for their take on this cryptic creature. I voted "Sharpie", but open to suggestions to the contrary. Here's a link to the picture (with photographer's...
  8. Robert / Seattle

    Unlucky Duck ID Request / Near Seattle

    The unfortunate victim to this Bald Eagle's successful strike is causing quite a stir among local birders regarding it's identification. Any ideas out there in BirdForum Land?
  9. Robert / Seattle

    Blind UK Golden Eagle Has Restorative Sight Surgery

    Uplifting news here (link blow). Gives you hope that people are basically pretty decent. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7239793.stm Robert / Seattle
  10. Robert / Seattle

    D2X Full Frame vs. D3 Cropped

    Greetings, A theoretical(?) question: What will yield better resolution, a full frame image capture from the D2X or the equivalent image cropped from the full frame D3 capture? Thoughts, please. Robert / Seattle
  11. Robert / Seattle

    First Lifer of 2008

    What's Your First Lifer of 2008? I had my first life list species for 2008 today -- a Bohemian Waxwing, winter visiting Seattle from somewhere in Northern Canada. I could tell instantly it was a Bohemian from the rakishly tilted baret and dangling cigarette, snapping it's wing tips and...
  12. Robert / Seattle

    Left and Right Optical Inequality in Binoculars

    Hello all, In subjecting my new 10x32 Ultravid HD binoculars to comparative tests against a few of my other high end binoculars, I've noticed for the first time that in some of them, the left and right scopes of a given unit do not neccesarilly offer the same optical performance. This new pair...
  13. Robert / Seattle

    Video of Man Flying in "Bird Suit"

    Pretty amazing video. Check it out: http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=4262 Robert / Seattle
  14. Robert / Seattle

    Walking Safari / How Much Gear?

    A general question to all of you fellow naturalist world travellers: I'll be spending a few weeks in Botswana and Zambia next year on a walking safari and want to take enough equipment to observe and record the birds and widlife, but not so much to burden the experience and end up not seeing or...
  15. Robert / Seattle

    Walking Safari / How Much Gear?

    EDIT NOTE: I've moved this post to a more appropriate forum (Cameras and Photography). Please respond there, not here. Thanks, Robert / Seattle ******************************************************* A general question to all of you fellow naturalist world travellers: I'll be spending a few...
  16. Robert / Seattle

    Lovely Hippo Footage

    Hey all, Check this out. http://glumbert.com/wii/view.php?name=pethippo Robert / Seattle
  17. Robert / Seattle

    Nikon ED Fieldscopes - Getting Better?

    Hi All, About 10 years ago I purchased the first generation of Nikon's ED Fieldscope, a 60mm with various eyepieces ranging from 60 fixed to 20-60 zoom. It works wonderfully, but I'm planning on digiscoping with the FSA-L1 attachment and my D2X and was considering "trading up" to the 82mm...
  18. Robert / Seattle

    What does "shock proof" mean to you?

    Hi all. Have long wondered, when I read the specs of many binocular reports that claim their product to be "shock proof", what that actually means. Is there a standard to substantiate the claim? ... Dropped 4 feet to a carpeted hard wood floor? 6 feet to pavement? Shaken like a pair of...
  19. Robert / Seattle

    Tamron 200-500 vs. Nikon 80-400 VR

    Has anyone had an opportunity to compare these two lenses for optical quality, mobility in the field and overall utility? I'm planning a trip to Africa and want the best trek-friendly results obtainable for use with my Nikon D2X in the pusuit of wildlife and avifauna. All thought, comments...
  20. Robert / Seattle

    Attracting Backyard Birds with Birdsong

    Just curious, Has anyone attempted attracting more birds to their backyard feeders/gardens by playing recorded birdsong? If you've attempted this, what were the observed results? Your thoughts welcomed.
  21. Robert / Seattle

    Peterson Field Guides / East vs. West

    Long cherished as my "last word" field guides, I began using them less (after the advent of Sibley) largely because of the inconvenience of referring to the range maps printed separately in the back of the book. However, the latest Eastern Edition has a great new layout where thumbnail maps are...
  22. Robert / Seattle

    Zeiss or Leica in 10x42?

    Zeiss or Leica in 10x42? Opinions, please. Opinions Sought on Potential New Purchase: Leica Ultravid 10x42, or Zeiss Victory FL 10x42 T* ? Compare and Contrast, and Pick ONE. Ready, Go .... (Thanks)
  23. Robert / Seattle

    Saturday's Count in Seattle, 03 March 2007

    Saturday, 03 March 2007: At University of Washington Arboretum Wetlands, ca. 4-5 miles north of downtown Seattle. All sightings between 2:00 and 3:45 PM! 2 Bald Eagles (1 adult, 1 juvenile) 1 Juvenile Northern Harrier 1 Peregrine Falcon 1 Cooper's Hawk small flock of Greater Fronted Geese...
  24. Robert / Seattle

    Greetings from Seattle

    Greetings, all. Found this wonderful site after searching a few search engines for binocular reviews and was immediately struck by the thoughtfulness and commaradery of the members -- so I joined immediately. I have been a life-long birder (throughout North America) though not always rigorous...
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