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Saturday 4th March 2006, 20:15
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A drive in Northants
Today, I went out for a drive to the local village to test my new bins. Bushnell Natureview 8x42. I stoped in a lay-by and just had a scout round. I saw a Blackbird a couple of crows some un id gulls poss (black headed) a dunnock three Pheasants and in the distance was two Buzzards flying over a roockery. I took my bins away and was surprised I could only just make out the Buzzards with my naked eye. I caried on watching the Buzzards for a while they started tallon (griping) if thats the word. Then I drove to see if I could get closer I found a suitable spot. Looked around there were five Buzzards I watched them for a while then scouted round and I saw a Sparrowhawk sitting in a tree. Across a field I saw a flock of Chaffinches a bluetit and some fieldfares in the trees.
A couple of Woodpigeons was at the far end in some trees. This was only my second trip out. I was very pleased with the quality of these bins being a novice they were very easy to focus quickly and are comfortable to hold. I was not expecting to see the Buzzards or the fieldfares It was a good day.  Last edited by willowa : Saturday 4th March 2006 at 20:17. |
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Sunday 5th March 2006, 09:31
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World Birder, County Recorder and Garden Moth-er
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Sunday 5th March 2006, 09:37
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Last week I was on the A14 and by J11 at Keetering I saw 3 Red Kites. About half a mile west of the junction. So keep your eyes peeled they are part of a release scheme I beleive.
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Sunday 5th March 2006, 09:37
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meant to read kettering !
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