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    Sparrowhawk under attack

    Whilst in the garden yesterday I saw a Sparrowhawk in the sky, as I motioned to my wife and kids I noticed it chasing a small flock of Goldfinch. Thinking I’d made a mistake and the kids were about to see a finch get grabbed, all of a sudden the tables turned and 3 of the Goldfinch started to...
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    Bird Of Prey ID, silhouette S. Wales, UK

    Hi everyone I took this last weekend, it was quite high up being mobbed by crows, so it didn't hang around for long. Thanks Ian
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    Bird List/log book for children

    Hi all. My 7 year old daughter wants a book she can start to log her sightings in. Can anyone suggest some books for her, life/year book suggestions would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks Ian.
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    Good service from Sigma UK.

    Hi. A few days ago I started having F0.0 on my Canon 7D whilst using my Sigma1.4x tc and Canon 500mm F4. Took tele-converter off, put it back on, cleaned the contacts with no joy. Removed tele-converter and tried bare lens and all worked ok. Took it home and put it back in its bag. A few days...
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    The sad taming of the Turnstones

    I've just come back from a weeks holiday in Cornwall. I was surprised to see that Turnstones were joining the Seagulls and Starlings aggressive searching for food amongst other holiday goers feet. I literally had eight at one point looking to see if I had dropped any scraps from my ice cream...
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    Gull ID South Wales UK

    Can anyone please enlighten me over this gull. I think its a 2nd year Lesser Black Backed but the black eye is throwing me. Thanks, Ian
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    Duck ID in South Wales, UK

    Hi, Can anyone ID this for me please, spotted by the coast in South Wales. It was Mallard size and had prominent white showing above and below its wings. Sorry for poor photo this was taken with my 105 macro and cropped heavily. I have other pics if needed.
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    Garden Tick Rules

    Hi Everyone, I've never kept any lists, I wouldn't be that successful even if I did as my ID skills are poor. Anyway, last week I had an operation which has rendered me unable to walk very far, so whilst I'm getting better, I thought I would do a Garden List ( even my ID skills are up to that )...
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    Photo ID, Wales, UK

    Hi Can anyone confirm this as a female Goosander or educate me as to something else. Sorry for the photo quality but it was 100 feet from me and I only had my 50mm prime on me. Thanks, Ian
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    Mystery Bird Of Prey For ID please

    Hi Saw this Saturday afternoon. I heard it call but only managed a sillhouette of a shot as I was set up for insects. It was in South Wales,UK if that will help. I had my own opinion, but, as I was just going through my folders I zoomed in and lightned it a bit and then wasn't so sure. Thanks Ian
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    Identify this mystery 'deposit' please...

    Hi Can anyone shed any light on this 'deposit' I found while out yesterday. I have my suspicions due to where I found it, but would like a second opinion. Thanks Ian
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    Post Processing Advice Please

    Hi Can anyone help me with a some guidance to assist my processing shots with Elements 7 please. After seeing what can be achieved by Roy C with his critique question last week about his post processing, I now realise the need for manipulating my shots. I would like a work flow if thats...
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    Canon 100-400mm callibration

    Hi I have been advised to re-pot in this section (thanks Pete Loydall) as I only had a few replies to my origional posting. Has anyone sent this lens off to be re-callibrated,and if so where did you send it, how long did it take, what was the cost and were you impressed when you had it back ...
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    Canon 100-400mm callibration.

    Hi Can anyone advise me if they have had this lens sent off to be callibrated. I am pondering having my lens checked just to see if its me thats rubbish, or my lens needs tweaking. I would like to know where you sent it, how long it took, how much it cost and were you impressed when you had it...
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    Duckling murder

    Yesterday after finishing work I stopped by a lake on my way home to photograph the local widlife. Whilst watching a pair of Coots fuss over their chicks a female Mallard led her brood of about a dozen across the water under some overhanging trees. All of a sudden there was a loud commotion and...
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