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  1. Clive Watson

    The use of playback

    I certainly agree that playback is by no means the only form of disturbance. Stalking and setting up a feeding station also cause disturbance (if the local Sparrowhawk finds it). Even walking down the path at Titchwell causes disturbance. Of course, the pros far outweigh the cons (imagine if the...
  2. Clive Watson

    The use of playback

    Yes, I pretty much agree with all that you say here! Of course, we can't judge how much playback is too much. And I agree with you about pishing, it should be less stressful; I've used it to reasonable effect in the past, although I'm bound to say that it fails more than it succeeds (unless I'm...
  3. Clive Watson

    The use of playback

    No, not really, I've been taking photos since 1995, firstly with priints, then slides and now digital. I wasn't very clear in my original statement: I know the general range of species that playback is used for but I was just wondering if people knew of any specific instances where it works...
  4. Clive Watson

    The use of playback

    That would explain why I couldn't find it. I thought the subject must have come up at some point.
  5. Clive Watson

    The use of playback

    Surprisingly, I can't find a thread on this forum about using playback, I'm sure someone will direct me to it if there is one... I just wondered what people's thoughts were on the use of playback to obtain photos. I know some people consider it unacceptable under any circumstances, but plenty...
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