Hello from Northern Ireland UK (1 Viewer)

[exup]

Hi everyone,

Just joined today, but been lurking in the background for a while, reading lots of constructive advice from knowledgeable members, so thanks for that.

I have recently retired from Engineering but have been building up some optics for a few years.

I will probably be more focused on astronomy, but intend to also try to get a better knowledge of birds. Raptors intrigue me.

Having acquired a couple of Canon IS bins (18x50, 12x36), I think I am a convert.....with the magic button.

I also have some scopes .....100mm Regal M2, Vortex Viper 65mm, Acuter Grandvista DS-Pro 80mm, Trailseeker 65mm straight, C5, C90.

I spread my time between Spain (Axarquia mountains) and UK (Northern Ireland north coast looking towards Islay in Scotland).

Gary

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi Gary and welcome to BirdForum from all the staff and moderators.

Rich

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits

 

[delia todd]

Hi Gary and a warm welcome from me too. Have you been to Islay? It's a beautiful island.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello Gary and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[exup]

Thank you everyone for your kind words of welcome.

Gary

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi there and a warm welcome to you!
We're glad you found us and please join in wherever you like.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, just wanted to add one more welcome to the forum. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola Gary! Welcome to Birdforum

 

[exup]

For the people I missed - Hi all and thanks