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  1. paddyenglishman

    Replacing a P5100

    Hi Folks Its been awhile since i posted anything .I need to replace a P5100 as i suspect i will not be able to repair it after it bouncing down the marble steps of some Duomo or other in Italy . Ive a few questions . What can i get that has the same screw thread on the front ( i made a...
  2. paddyenglishman

    Killarney Ireland

    Not sure what this little brown fellow is .sorry the picture is junk but quick shot through the double glazing . I noticed him in amongst the other 50 or so linnets,chaffinch,goldfinches ,sparrows,wagtail ,meadow pippit, blue tits great tit and other occasional visitors . Is he a reed...
  3. paddyenglishman

    diving bird id rep of ireland

    Hi I went fishing lure fishing today in the sea at Waterville ,County Kerry and a small plover like grey ,black white(immature) diving bird chased my lure and came out at my feet .short black beak ,not sharp ,Was definitely an accomp[lished underwater swimmer but i have absolutely no idea...
  4. paddyenglishman

    Five Mile Bridge Killarney National Park ,Ireland

    As usual struggling in identification.I spotted this one sitting down on a rock at the edge of the Long Range (between the upper and mid lakes in National Park Killarney) He wasnt the least bit bothered by the motor boat and was still there on the return trip several hours later. Thanks in...
  5. paddyenglishman

    Kerry Eagles

    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/sea-eagle-plan-may-be-ditched-after-birds-found-dead-1726800.html Words fail me .
  6. paddyenglishman

    Irish Warbler

    Hi Once again having problems identifying things . I know it’s a Warbler but I’m not sure what type .Seen in Ireland on the lower part on Mangerton mountain . Cheers Dave
  7. paddyenglishman

    filter advice

    Hi i have just purchased a Sigma 50-500 and i want to protect it with a filter just to prevent damage. I haven't a clue which one to buy . Do i buy a really expensive Sigma one or a cheapo generic one. Will i notice any difference between the two? On a different note is there a thread on...
  8. paddyenglishman

    Freaky Blackbird or Ring Ouzel

    Just to make this easy i have no picture. Whilst out today without camera ,or scope i spotted a blackbird sized bird with a white band But also white feathers extending up above what i would call a ring or breast band .It had a yellow beak We live in an area close to mountains...
  9. paddyenglishman

    flock of ............

    If someone can help me Id this flock of ........ i would be grateful . There was rather a lot of them and just as the view was getting interesting my camera battery went flat .The spare was a mile away as usual . Dave
  10. paddyenglishman

    car door /windows

    Does anyone use anything for digiscoping whilst looking thru the car window , ie using the door as a mount. Was thinking of making a bracket for door mounting just wondered if anyone has done this without using a sand bag?
  11. paddyenglishman

    suicidal linnets

    After todays incident of a Linnet flying full tilt into my kitchen window a knocking itself out cold . i wonder if anyone has any wise words regarding the care of wildbirds after such incidents . This poor fellow was out cold for about 15minutes . I managed to move him/her to a...
  12. paddyenglishman

    goldfinches

    Q ; i have been feeding the local bird population on peanuts , mixed seed and sunflower seeds . Is 20 goldfinches a usual occurence at feeders or am i blessed? Also i never actually thought i would be glad to see house sparrows , when i was a pup i used to see 20 at every house in...
  13. paddyenglishman

    Help with a nikon P5100

    Hi folks i have finally got set up with nikon P5100 and a Swarovski At80Hd , i have made an adapter that seems to work. Today was my first time ever doing this and i have quickly come to the realisation that i have no idea what the camera should be set to. I am new to photography...
  14. paddyenglishman

    adaptors for a dummy

    I'm somewhat confused here at the moment with all this info about adaptors and i would like someone to try to explain to me some basics if you are willing. The adapter is to help align the 2 lens together? It is also to prevent light entering ? I need to make an adapter that only allows the...
  15. paddyenglishman

    Moron needs help

    As a newbie i would like to ask a couple of questions Can i digiscope with the so called pro sumer cameras ?, i would like to buy a compact with a zoom greater than 3x for use other than birding , Can i attach one of these to an old Swaroski AT80Hd ? Also if i spend more can i attach a Digital...
  16. paddyenglishman

    Kerry White tailed eagles

    Report from "The Kerryman " newspaper dated wed nov 21st 07 White tailed eagle aged 5 and half months found dead .It appeared in good condition and had no fracture or superficial injuries .Cause of death unknown . It appears from the report that the dead bird was remarkable in that "she"...
  17. paddyenglishman

    Dazed and Confused

    dont you just hate it when you have written a blisteringly hilarious piece and then you accidently delete the damn thing . So this post is now in its second addition. I would like some help in choosing a tripod please . I am in the process of buying a second hand ,third hand ? AT80HD...
  18. paddyenglishman

    secondhand scope

    Hi I am a new member and i have no experience with scopes or cameras . i have been trying to decide which scope to purchase . i have set a budget thAT WOULD BUY ME A NEW NIKON RA111 , but i have been offered a secondhand Swarovski AT 80 , it has a couple of dints and...
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