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  1. PeterBird

    Zuiko 100 - 400 vs 300

    I have had the 300 F/4 for a number of years and, like you, needed a zoom for a South African safari trip. It performed well in that respect and I won’t hesitate to take it on such a trip again. However, when I don’t need the zoom I always choose the 300 ( sometimes coupled with the MC14...
  2. PeterBird

    Costa Rica first timers trip - help us plan!

    I agree about the Waze app. Although I have used Maps.me in other countries, it let me down several times in Costa Rica. The only drawback of Waze is that you can use it offline while driving , but in order to do so you need to configure your route with an active internet connection beforehand.
  3. PeterBird

    Lesvos Bird News 2022

    Thanks for the regular updates, Mick. Flying out there tomorrow and it all looks very promising!
  4. PeterBird

    The Demise of Birding Software

    I mostly use Bird Journal, entering my sightings in the field,( and I love it ) but every few weeks I export them to Scythebill, both as a backup and for the extensive report options. Beautiful software!
  5. PeterBird

    Better late than never!

    That certainly looks like a Black-crowned Night Heron, yes.
  6. PeterBird

    Little Bustard in sharp decline

    Thank you. I was afraid of that....
  7. PeterBird

    Little Bustard in sharp decline

    What is the main reason for this decline? Loss of habitat?
  8. PeterBird

    Displaying larger photos

    I do prefer forum posts with the images inserted ( as I think is the case with the majority of the online forums). Especially in trip reports the images appear where they are relevant to the story which, to me anyway, makes for a much more pleasant reading experience.
  9. PeterBird

    Birdjournal.com

    The long-awaited IOC update has now been implemented, so Bird Journal is still very much alive, fortunately.
  10. PeterBird

    Birdjournal.com

    I am using Bird Journal and I'm still quite happy with it. Having said that, the long- awaited and promised update of the IOC taxonomy is of some concern to me. I do hope it is not a sign of declining interest in maintaining the software.
  11. PeterBird

    January 1st joint Birdforum list (2019 edition)

    Just a few that (I think) have not been posted yet Greater White-fronted Goose Ruff
  12. PeterBird

    Namibia - October 2018

    Nice report and quite a total for the time you spent there! I also saw the Pel's at Xaro Lodge, though I was staying at Drotsky's at the time. One of the highlights of our trip. @dave williams: I rented an Avanza a few years ago and quite liked it. The only 'issue' I remember is that it is a...
  13. PeterBird

    Spanish Pyrenees november 2018

    Looks like it was a good trip! Great Vilture and Wallcreeper photos!
  14. PeterBird

    Birding krugerpark

    Around Crocodile Bridge Camp I found the S114 )From Malelane to Crocodile, running parallel to Crocodile River) quite productive with both Verreaux's Eagle Owl and Barred Owlet in late afternoon. The turn-off to the Hippo Pool may also be worthwhile. Also the S28 dirt road, which turns off from...
  15. PeterBird

    Birding krugerpark

    I do use the IOC list. I'll have a look at Scythebill, thanks.
  16. PeterBird

    Birding krugerpark

    It's still a bit confusing, at least to me. On my recent trip to the Gambia, the guides invariably referred to them as Black Kites , but in both the IOC and the Clements taxonomy they are a full species (I think). In E-bird it is treated as a subspecies.
  17. PeterBird

    Birding krugerpark

    This might also be a good source of information:http://birding.krugerpark.co.za/
  18. PeterBird

    Costa Rica: Laguna del lagarto

    Thank you very much, Matthias, that is really useful to know! It is a shame about the forest, but I hope the photographic opportunities will make up for that. Yes, I did realize that except for breakfast, no meals were included, so we'll see about that.
  19. PeterBird

    Birding krugerpark

    I agree with the others about the 'South African Birdfinder. Very good information. Around Crocodile Bridge Camp I found the S114 )From Malelane to Crocodile, running parallel to Crocodile River) quite productive with both Verreaux's Eagle Owl and Barred Owlet in late afternoon. The turn-off to...
  20. PeterBird

    Costa Rica: Laguna del lagarto

    Many thanks for your thoughts on this, Andy!
  21. PeterBird

    Costa Rica: Laguna del lagarto

    Perhaps it is new, indeed. I mailed the lodge and that's the info I got back in their reply. They did not mention any other possibilities, so I wondered if someone who had actually been there could give me an independent view on those.I don't mind paying for a good photography option, but that...
  22. PeterBird

    Costa Rica: Laguna del lagarto

    My wife and I will be travelling in Costa Rica next February. One of the lodges we are spending a few days is Laguna del Lagarto. It is said to have good photo opportunities. I have een told, though, that the use of the photography platform will be $35 pp. That would mean $70 is we both want to...
  23. PeterBird

    Lens choice 7d mk1 ( or maybe mk2 )

    That’s good to hear and yes it was at iso 6400. I usually do my processing in Lightroom.
  24. PeterBird

    Lens choice 7d mk1 ( or maybe mk2 )

    There is no need to limit yourself to iso 800 withe the 7DII. Even iso 6400 preserves a lot of detail and, with some PP work, can produce attractive results. Not every time, of course, but is quite possible. Have fun with the camera and lens!
  25. PeterBird

    Spain road trip - June 11-28

    Many excellent photos, both scenery and birds! We also visited the Planeron and the Pyrenees in June, though nearer to Huesca. You did well with the Dupont’s, we dipped on that one. We thought about driving on to Extremadura, but, like you, we hesitated about the area in June. You still managed...
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