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  1. temmie

    taking apart a Nikon ED50 (fungus inside)

    Hi all, contrary to what some may think when reading the title, I haven't taken the scope apart (yet), but I'm planning to do so. ;) After 14 years of duty, the fungus has decided to grow just a bit too hard, and has now covered almost 100% of one internal lens surface. The problem is that...
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    Canon EOS R5 - the game changer?

    Only today I learned about the R5 coming our way a bit later this summer. The specs look impressive as everything I was looking for in upgrading my current 7DII seems to be present in this body: IBIS, good noise reduction, super fast and accurate focusing and fully compatible with older EF...
  3. temmie

    Swarovski auto-ID Monoc

    Is there any official release about the monocular that automatically ID the bird your are looking at?
  4. temmie

    x32 SF: the waiting begins

    posted 17th of May 2019. Nothing official and thus a rumour at best, but I have not too much doubt this one is being developed at the very moment. Any updates are welcome, but I hope the binocular doesn't come too fast so I have some time to fill up the piggy bank! o:)
  5. temmie

    W-India + W-Tragopan near Kullu

    A bit last-minute, but if anyone is willing to share costs for the following: West-India 21-27th of April: Start in Udaipur with a private car, going counterclockwise to Tal Chappar / Bikaner / Jaisalmer / Siwana / Abu and ending at Udaipur (airport). Targets are all classic birds on a W-India...
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    contact details Sitio la guira

    I have a phone number but looking for an email or any in-between to make a reservation for one of their cabins... Thanks in advance (also for confirming in case they have no email!)
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    Ghana - classic southern circuit

    Hi all, finally, a report of a 16-day Spring tour in the West-African forests of Ghana is finished. The aim was to see as many birds that should be targeted in the upper Guinean forests as described here: http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/ebafactsheet.php?id=80 (actually, we still managed to...
  8. temmie

    birding John Heinz on 18th of August

    Hi Pennsylvanians, I have a 4-hour stopover at Penn airport on the 18th of August. Any regular birdwatcher at John Heinz would be welcomed to introduce me a bit. I would be happy with good company taking me for a casual stroll and seeing some Grey Catbirds and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and...
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    Request for birding pal / guide near Miami airport

    Hi all Floridans, I have exactly (more or less) from 6-10AM to bird the odd city park near Miami airport. I have found some older threads about this type of birding: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=204595 http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=137291 I would like to know if there...
  10. temmie

    Cerros del Sira

    Any practical info appreciated. Especially about hiking / camping to get to the Barbet / Tanager zone. Any info on were best to encounter the Curassow is appreciated, too. Also looking for accommodation options near or in Atalaya (that is, on the rio Uyucali, not Madre de Dios (where you also...
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  11. temmie

    Seabirds from cargo boats

    Is it any good? Anyone has some experience? Seems like a 'cheap' (better: less expensive) option to sail some of the least visited seas worldwide, and in the end, you are getting somewhere. https://www.freightercruises.com/voyages.php
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    Pied or Cyprus Wheatear? Ethiopia

    Hi guys, I cannot definitely ID 3 wheatears I photographed in Ethiopia, October 2009. Exact location + picture for each bird is in the link. Any suggestions are very much appreciated! [1]: http://observation.org/waarneming/view/87385821 [2]: http://observation.org/waarneming/view/87390942...
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    Hokkaido 10-15th of June

    Hi, This post is still tentative, but if everything goes right, I am in Hokkaido for 4-5 days birding. I would rent a car and visit some of the obvious places. Blakiston's Fish-owl is highest on the list, and all other Hokkaido specialties. Let me know if you would like to share the ride +...
  14. temmie

    RFI: Gurney's Pitta still at Khao Nor Chuchi?

    The title says it all: I was thinking of going to Khao Nor Chuchi. I have reasonable (ant)pitta experience, so I am not afraid of searching days and nights. But can anyone give me an update about any sightings in the last few months? Thanks a lot! Further info: I will be birding 1-17th of...
  15. temmie

    New bird trip report website

    New bird trip report website replacing travellingbirder Hi guys, check out the most complete/advanced/... bird trip report site :t: www.cloudbirders.com edit: changed the title...
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    Manu in July.

    Hi folks, somewhere between 10 and 30 of July, I want to visit the S-Peruvian Amazon. I was aiming at 10-11 days: 2 days Amazonia lodge 3 days Pantiacolla lodge 3 days Amazon Manu lodge 3 days los Amigos. Manu is not cheap. I can arrange a boat from Atalaya to Puerto Maldonado for around 1500...
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    Colombia Dec 2011-Jan 2012

    Hi everybody, I am planning a 4-5 week trip to Colombia, either focusing on all tree slopes for endemics and cleaning up what I still miss, either focusing on cleaning up endemics (so including Santa Marta) and, in any way, spending a week in either Mitu, an Amazonian lodge (e.g. Palmari) or...
  18. temmie

    good bino shop in Bangkok?

    Hi all and especially the Asia specialists, A friend of mine is looking for a good compact bino while on a long travel in Asia. He is currently in Bangkok, and wonders if he can have a bargain on e.g. Nikon binos because it's Asia and not Europe where Nikon prices are heavily inflated ;)
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    Ultravid or keep the Trinovid?

    I know this has been discussed before, but I have the following situation: My girlfriend has a 10x42 Trinovid BA. I bought her a 10x42 Ultravid BR as an upgrade (so no HD) for her birthday. Both are green, have perfect focus, and are fine examples of craftmanship without any malfunctions. I...
  20. temmie

    Post here where and when you will be birding in Ecuador

    Hi Ecuatorian birders, ofcourse this thread is not meant to serve only my purpose of meeting some birdwatchers along the road, but long after I am gone, people can still post here when they will be birding where in Ecuador... I will be in Ecuador in february, and you can see me chasing those...
  21. temmie

    Carambolim lake, goa, India, 18th of february

    Hiding in a low bush at the edge of the lake: thanks!
  22. temmie

    Batumi, Georgia, raptor count 2009

    I can't seem to make a new thread in the Europe section, so I do it here... WHAT? participating in THE biggest European raptor migration count, with days of 70-80.000 raptors. WHEN? between 15th of august and 15th of october, 2009. Free to come and go, but preferable period is 10 days or more...
  23. temmie

    Himachal or Arunachal, 1-14/03/2009

    I have two weeks on my own, starting from Delhi, to go birding in the Eastern or Western Himalayas. If anyone is interested in birdwatching in one of these areas and would like to keep me company, PM will be warmly welcomed. B (: My first idea was to take a flight Delhi-Guwahati (120-130 euro)...
  24. temmie

    Aquila sp., Georgia, 26 october 2008

    Didn't get a reply from Dick Forsman, so I try here: http://www.freewebs.com/batumiraptorcount/apps/photos/photo.jsp?photoID=15661251&prev=1 Click on full size. thanks for all suggestions/comments. My initial thought was Lesser Spotted Eagle, second thought White-tailed, 3rd thought Greater...
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    2 raptors, Balang Shan, China, 2nd may 2008

    Can somebody confirm/comment: Buzzard (Upland or possible Long-legged?) Goshawk (Northern or possible crested?) cheers, B (: Lieven
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