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    Rycote windshield to fit Sennheiser me66 & K6 module.

    Hi I have just purchased a Sennheiser me66 & K6 shotgun setup, but at this moment in time have no wind protection device for it yet. Although very expensive I have looked at the Rycote modular systems and was wondering what size would I need to get to fit the mic? Also has anyone got any...
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    Audacity-real time

    Hi, Can anyone please advise how I go about seeing the actual recording time on audacity? Whilst I am happy with my recordings I have no idea what time say that redwing went over at! I record using a Zoom h4n pro that splits my nightly recording into 1hr (or so) files. Many thanks Calum
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    Ringed Bl-headed Gull, Edinburgh

    This week I had a Norwegian metal ringed Black-headed Gull on my local patch of Cramond, Edinburgh. Through photos I have six numbers, possibly seven so I am confident this bird can be traced. Anyone know where to report this? Cheers
  4. Birdspotter

    Mayanmar (Burma)-what book?

    Hi guys I am off to Mayanmar (Burma) in January principally for SB Sand but was wondering what's the best field guide for this country? Thanks in advance Calum.
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    3rd w Iceland gull showing arrowhead to primary

    Hi all, I had a 3rd w Iceland today that at ranges down to 150-200 yards seemed to show pure white primaries, with the exception of a blackish V mark to one of the primary tips on one of the wings (I never saw the other wing well enough). This is quite unlike any Kumlien's that I have seen...
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    Glasgow Canal, is this in Stockton on Tees?

    Hi all, I am trying to unravel a name place involving an 1852 Cattle Egret, that was shot on the Glasgow Canal, 9 October (The Naturalist, 1853, iii, p.61) Although this record is perhaps originally thought to refer to the Forth & Clyde Canal in Scotland, several historical editors have...
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    Pug-nosed Viper type?, Ecuador

    Anyone able to put a name on this little blighter that I nearly sat on? Taken in Ecuador last year, apols for an understandably shaky photo;)
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    help needed with sonagram editing

    Hi Can anyone tell me how to reduce the height of the sound frequency on a sonagram. I use Audacity to cut out the white noise backgound as well as the length of the recording ect before opening up the file in Raven Lite 1 to make the sonagram. I can make the sonagram no problem it's just...
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    Sony SonicStage problem

    Hi all, Having dug out my Sony HI-MD and installed the software to my new laptop I have the problem that having downloaded SonicStage I cannot resorce the data on my MD as a notice appears in SonicStage telling me that "You are logged on as a Limited account user. Transfer is not available"...
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    Suggestions for a new point & shoot camera needed

    Hi Guys, I am a birder who likes to just put up my Samsung NV3 to the lens of my Leica scope to take shots rather than have adapters ect at hand. However, my Samsung died on me so I am looking for a replacement camera that is very similar to the NV3, ie; one that the lens remains in the camera...
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    broken Samsung NV3 needs badaged up

    broken Samsung NV3 needs bandaged up Hi all, My trusty Samsung NV3 has suddenly become untrustworthy!! When I switch the camera on it goes on for a second, then it immediatly switches itself off (as if there was no power in the batteries). This is definatly the camera as I have tried 3...
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    Blue Shark

    Hi All, Whilst on the Western Isles last week we where alerted to a dead shark on the beach that turned out to be a Blue Shark, I was wondering if there is some sort of recording system for such instances. Calum
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    Manfrotto spare parts

    Hi, Anyone know the current dealership for Manfrotto spare parts? I need to purchase rubber feet for my Tripod legs as I am sick of leaving small piles of sand around the house! cheers
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    2010 Lothian self found list

    Hi All, As a bit of fun I thought I might try a Lothian self found list this year, perhaps it might get me out a bit more, anyone else from Lothian can feel free to post their list on their own thread, thus bringing some competition but above all else FUN. So here goes............highlights so...
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    Pt Pelee,Canada accomodation info needed

    Hi All, Hopefully me and a couple of mates are off to Pelee this spring. Does anyone have gen on self catering apt/villas on offer in that area? Many thanks in advance Calum.
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    Help needed with Windows XP upgrade

    Hi All, I just bought some Norton Antivirus 360, version 3.0 software. When I tried to install it on my home computer, I failed as I was told that I needed to upgrade my Windows XP to XP version 2. I followed the link to carry out the necesary upgrade, but was unable to continue as there is a...
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    West Edinburgh garden moths

    Hi All, I post as a newbie to the moth world, after buying a trap last night was my first go. Pleased to find around twenty or so moths in the trap, however a few remain unidentified. The first one I think is a Map-winged Swift, the second one I am not sure, one of the Y's perhaps? I will...
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    Moth ID Glasdrum Wood, Oban

    Hi all I had this Moth yesterday at Glasdrum nr Oban, Scotland. Looking at my book "Moths of GB & Irl by Waring & Townsend", nothing is jumping out at me of what is a distinctive looking moth. Could this be a large micro or perhaps a very worn macro, the trailing edge of the wing looks worn...
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    info on Hairy Dragonfly sites nr Oban

    Hi All, I am thinking about a trip to go and see Marsh Frittilary and Chequered Skipper near Oban on the Scottish West coast this coming weekend, does anybody know a good area for Hairy Dragonfly in this area also? Much appreciated. Calum
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    Stonechat's in Cyprus

    Hi All, Had a large fall at Paphos, Cyprus one day, in amongst the throng were large numbers of Stonechat, at least 50+ one day, these were not local birds as they soon moved on. What struck me about them was the brightness of the plumage, not what I am used to back home. The plumage had very...
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    Birding in Cyprus

    Hi all, myself and a couple of mates are planning a trip to Cyprus this spring March/April, does anyone have any recent trip reports or info they could share with me. Also what's the best area to stay-in birding wise, any good hotels/villas that they recommend and also cheap car hire. thanks...
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    adapter for Leica 32x and samsung nv3

    Hi all, I have recently purchased a Samsung nv3 camera, my scope is the Leica 32x. What is the best/cheapest adapter on the market at present. I thought about the opticron Clam Mount, but I dont know if this is obsolete or not as I cant seem to find it anywhere! cheers
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    Lothian Cape Gannet 1831

    Hi, Can anyone please supply a link explaining why the BOURC rejected this claim and the circumstances, please. cheers
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    1st summ male Blue-winged Teal, a request

    Anybody got any links to 1st summ male Blue Winged Teal, particuarly interested in the variability of the white cresent cheers
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    Setting up a local text alert, how is it done?

    Hi All, Firstly not sure were this thread should be , so I stuck it here ! When you find a rarity in your area, be it in Norfolk, Cornwall or Suffolk, how do you get the info straight away to your friends the BIRDING locals out in the field. Here in Lothian I try to phone as many mates as I...
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