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    Bird ID - Austin TX area, Feb 2016

    That surely seems to fit the bill - thanks!
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    Bird ID - Austin TX area, Feb 2016

    Can anyone help ID'ing a small flock of birds I saw while walking around the campus where I work in Austin, TX last week? I did not have binoculars and they would fly away when I got anywhere near so I did not get a great look; they are not birds I normally see so I assume they might be...
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    $100 small/"travel" binocular recommendations for eyeglass wearers?

    Thanks to all for the replies - looks like there are a number of good options to consider.
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    $100 small/"travel" binocular recommendations for eyeglass wearers?

    sub-$150 small/"travel" binocular recommendations for eyeglass wearers? Any recommendations for lightweight, general purpose (not birding-specific) "travel" binoculars that work for eyeglass wearers in the under $150 range? I was thinking maybe Nikon Prostaff 8x25 ATB?
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    Cooper's Hawk? Austin, TX area 12/11/13

    Thanks in advance.
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    Laguna Rd., Coyote Valley, San Jose, California

    Yep!
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    Lake Winona, Arkansas

    Eastern Bluebirds
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    Vortex Viper 15-45x65 (non-HD) - opinions?

    Hi all, I would appreciate any opinions or advice about the Vortex Viper 15-45x65 (non-HD), available new for $350. Is it a good value, or is it unrealistic to expect long-term satisfaction at that price point? It is $300 less than the "HD" extra-low dispersion glass model, but apparently...
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    Vortex Viper 15-45x65 (non-HD) - opinions?

    Hi all, I would appreciate any opinions or advice about the Vortex Viper 15-45x65 (non-HD), available new for $350. Is it a good value, or is it unrealistic to expect long-term satisfaction at that price point? It is $300 less than the "HD" extra-low dispersion glass model, but apparently...
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    Binocular faults: correct terminology?

    Backlash?
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    ID help please, Austin TX USA 1/22/12

    ID help appreciated - I was thinking maybe Mourning Warbler?
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    What is this bird... Southern MN

    Green Kingfishers are only found in the US in southernmost TX and AZ, not in Minnesota.
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    What is this bird... Southern MN

    Belted Kingfisher
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    Help with taxidermy birds

    I'm not a lawyer, professor or curator, but I doubt any museum or university (which have the means to legally obtain specimens for study) would be interested in these (which are all very common birds). Honestly, I'd simply trash them.
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    Are these N.American ducklings?? Too cute

    If they were Canadian ducklings they would have rioted.
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    Egret?

    Snowy Egret
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    Eagles in Galveston Texas?

    Crested Caracara? I see them occasionally here in Austin. picture 1 picture 2
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    Bino diopter setting question?

    I wear glasses (which of course equalize the difference in vision between my eyes) while using binoculars, so I keep them set to zero. I don't think variation between my right and left eyes (which is a small difference in prescription) changes much, if it all (and if it did, I suppose it would...
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    Is this a good deal on Pentax DCF ED 8x43?

    Sounds like a good price for the used Pentax bins, but I don't think their warranty is transferable - best to just call them at (800) 877-0155 and check for yourself. I got a pair Swaro 8x30 SLCs at the current closeout price from cameralandny and also like them a lot - I was a little concerned...
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    Starlings a nuisance?

    You might find this article about their introduction and spread interesting.
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    Help with injured bird!

    http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=36564
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    How to attract bluejays

    My thoughts, FWIW - Blue Jays are quite a bit bigger than chickadees and finches and the like, are the feeders large enough for them to securely perch on? (I have one smallish hanging feeder, which Blue Jays will occasionally manage to awkwardly hang onto from underneath - but usually they'll...
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    How practical are the alpha 10X50s for general birding?

    I think few birders would consider 10x50's "general purpose" bins, given their size and weight...they might generally have more appeal for stargazers? But to each their own - what matters is what works for you - no harm in trying them.
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    Confirm ID - American Kestrel? - Downtown Austin, TX, US

    Cool photo - where in Austin is this tower?
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    Long distance focus issue with legend hd 10x

    I'm not familiar with the model, but if you're finding it "excruciating" to get them into focus them at any distance (up to and including stars at ~infinity) - which should be more or less effortless - they're obviously unworkable. It seems to me you need to contact the manufacturer to see if...
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