Cactusdave
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Had a week in Belarus 4-11th May 2013 with Bird Holidays. An excellent week of warm sunshine and good birds, though with very high water levels, especially around Turov, finding some of the special birds and getting good views was as I understand, perhaps more difficult than usual. As leader Phil was packing a 1DmkIV and 400 DO IS and I hope that at some point he will share his I'm sure excellent pics, my little SX50 felt a little lightweight in every sense |:d|. Nevertheless I think it performed pretty well and enabled me to get some pleasing shots of birds sometimes at considerable distances, as well as some insects,flowers and scenery, and I was very glad I had taken it. I'll post a selection in no particular order. First the bird everyone wants to see, azure tit, and what a little stunner. Actually it was quite easy to get good views, as we saw several birds disputing potential nest sites, visiting a probable nest hole, calling and singing.