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  1. wildlifelove

    Birding trip January

    Hi, I have a free 3/4 days in January and want to get away on a birding get away? Possibly in UK, Scotland, Shetland’s..can anyone recommend a good area to visit. And few birds we can hope for.
  2. wildlifelove

    Spotting scope ..£250/300 budget

    Hi, looking for a decent spotting scope for around £250/300 ..most of my birding is at nature reserves and big reservoirs so something with a good clear zoom would be ideal :) normally use binoculars but fed up with not being able to identify birds out on the reservoir far away, there always...
  3. wildlifelove

    Waxwings in the U.K?

    Hi, I have been birding on and off since about 2010, when I started out birding locally around Essex in the winter on local patches, there was always huge numbers of Waxwings, all over, local town, supermarket car parks..the list goes on. I would regularly see 5/6 different waxwing reports...
  4. wildlifelove

    Birding wildlife holiday in January

    Thinking about taking a trip to a location for a birding wildlife holiday for a few days in January..thinking shetlands or isles of Scillies ? Any suggestions? Not mega experienced, but enjoy being out and about.
  5. wildlifelove

    Your top 5 fravourite Birds and why?

    Intrested to see what others say on this question..I will kick start. 1) Robin - something very special about them and they have a lovely voice. 2) Kingfisher - very amazing bird to watch with stunning colours. 3) Grey Heron - Very peachful, love how they will sit and wait for there meal 4)...
  6. wildlifelove

    Do you reckon there is any bird on this planet still to be discovered?

    A question Iv said to my self on many occasions, I really don't what to think? I'm a lover for unknown and adventure. So do you think there is any birds on this planet which have still not been discovered!? Just something to think about..
  7. wildlifelove

    How much Food do you feed and get through.?

    Hi Iv been feeding birds in the Garden for about 2 years now. And have around 3-4 in use feeders which are all the small ones but thinking about getting the bigger feeders...And 2 others which rarely get used. I feed wild seed, Peanuts and fat balls and then mealworms, suet pellets on the...
  8. wildlifelove

    Binocula advice. Budjet of around Max £135..

    Hi All. Looking for some reccomendations On a good pair of Bin's in the price range of £135 max...May be able to go slight higher. Not really to sure what to look for. I was looking at the Hawke nature Trex ones? Are they any good? Not bothered about size, just want a pair with a good foucs. As...
  9. wildlifelove

    Shops/centres ect where to finf RSPB pin badges

    Hi I was wondering if anyone knows if any shops around Chelmsford have to RSPB pin badgers? Or anywhere where I could get some from?
  10. wildlifelove

    Feeder problem!

    So... I did have 2 cheap plastic seed feeders, but 1 broke. So replaced it with a new stainless fairly expensive feeder. About month ego. And really the birds haven't toached it. They just keep going for the plastic one. Is it just a case of waiting? Or do the birds just hate the feeder?
  11. wildlifelove

    Binoculars for a starter!

    Hi I currently only have some cheap £20 ones, been birding on and off for around a year. Looking to treat my self to new ones! Aiming to only really spend. £50-60...So any suggestions? Thanks!!
  12. wildlifelove

    How many feeders do you have?

    Hi Just out of interest really how many feeders you all have up and what types? I have 5. 2 seed feeders, 1 fat ball, 1 peanut and 1 nyger. But also lose feed scrapes and seed.
  13. wildlifelove

    Goldfinches not far away!

    Hi I have a nigur seed and 2 other seed feeders with wild seed in. And about 100 yards away from my house i see loads goldfinches on there feeders, But there not Coming to my garden. Only ever had them on 1 visit. Is Anything Can do? Or is it just waiting and hoping?
  14. wildlifelove

    2012 targets in Essex!

    I have a few birds which I haven't yet seen on Essex and wondered of any of you can point me in right direction? 1) Jay 2) Bullfinch 3) Gray and yellow wagtail 4) Mistle thrush 5) nuthatch 6) glucose Gull.
  15. wildlifelove

    Can you really 'attract' new birds?

    Hi After reading for a fair while now on this section about putting new and different foods out in hope it will attract new birds. Like putting out special foods for finches. My question is...does it really attract them???? How do they know the foods there?? Thanks.
  16. wildlifelove

    Books on GULLS? Need to help learn gulls.

    Hi Can anyone recommend me a book for learning the different types of gulls? I'm really quite bad when it comes to indenfiying different gulls. Thanks!
  17. wildlifelove

    Have I got a chance to get "other birds" feeding in my garden?

    Hi I live in a fairly Urban area, With lots of housing and roads around. But there is countryside about 20 minute walk away. I get the usual birds...Starlings, house sparrows, great/blue tits, robins and doves but don't get much more birds. I have had Goldfinches, blackbirds, chaffinches ect...
  18. wildlifelove

    Fujifilm Finepix s408

    Hi Guys! I'm only really new to birding and looking for a camera...On a budget and saw this at Jessops for £179. Has anyone got any reviews on using it for bird photography? Does it take good photos? And any other points would be great. Thanks!
  19. wildlifelove

    What's everyone feeding?

    Hi What is everyone feeding this time for the year then?... Autumn coming up to winter? Is it time to get the suet and fat balls out again?...
  20. wildlifelove

    hanningfield reservoir?

    Hi I have not been to this place for years now and really want to start going back there!...Is it still a good place for birding? Any hides? and what's around there at the moment. Anything special? Thanks!!!
  21. wildlifelove

    Norfolk for a holiday!...What to look out for?

    Hi ALL I am going on a holiday to Norfolk around Old Hunstanton and all that area and small towns near by. What is there for me to keep an eye out for? or any bird worth trying to view when up that area?.. Thanks!
  22. wildlifelove

    Can i still get birds where i live?

    Hi I have been thinking about this question for a long time and this is a question that alot of people want answering. Is i live in a Urban area, Lots of housing's and roads. And my question is can i still get a good range of birds? I get starlings and sparrows and doves with others being...
  23. wildlifelove

    Are Starling's pest's, Bully's and birds no one wants in there garden?

    Hi It's a question that people talk about when watching there garden bird's feeding and a flock of starling's arrive. Now it's a question i would like to see your view on this topic. I personally don't mind seeing starling's feeding on my food, As like most bird's i put the food out for them to...
  24. wildlifelove

    Tips and advice, flowers

    Hi I really want to plant in my garden, but have no clue what to plant? So if you could post any advice on flowers for a new planter And when they can be planted? Reagrds
  25. wildlifelove

    Food treats? what do you feed as a treat?

    Hi I will be getting some food later for my birds (wild) And wondered what kinda food do people feed as a treat? Like fat's or home-made or insects Will be muched thanked for the ideas so my birds in my garden can have some treats on there tray for a change than seeds and fruit.
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