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Recent content by chiffchaff123

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    Birds seen at work!

    Julie, A pair of grey wagtails are seen most days by a small stream that runs past our factory(Tyseley,Birmingham).....plus I’ve seen wheatear and kingfisher over the years. Anthony
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    Leica 82 spotting scope stay on case

    Yves, Arran thanks for your replies. Anthony
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    Leica 82 spotting scope stay on case

    Hello, I'm trying to buy a stay on case for my 82mm scope, without much luck. It seems to be sold out in most stores with no date of availability. Is there a reason for the hold up? Thanks, Anthony
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    New Trinovids

    Thanks for clearing that up, it's been bugging me. Thanks again, Anthony
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    New Trinovids

    Hello, I purchased a pair of 8x42 Trinovids,18 months ago, at a cost of £1000. The ones I see for sale now are priced at £750. I have noticed that they are slightly different; they don't have the double centre focus wheel, like mine. My questions are :- Are the ones I purchased a limited...
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    First spotting scope

    Thanks for the additional information. Anthony
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    First spotting scope

    Thanks for your replies. I was always of the understanding that zoom eyepieces were inferior to fixed ones, hence my original preference for a fixed eyepiece.If that is not the case, then I see the advantage of a zoom eyepiece. I'm looking at Swarovski 80mm with a x20-60 zoom eyepiece. It's...
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    First spotting scope

    Hello, I want to purchase my first spotting scope,but need some advice. Firstly, scopes that I have looked through, other people's or those provided at reserves, seem very dull, even top brands. I believe this is due to the magnification ( objective lens diameter divided by the magnification...
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    Conquest HD 8x42 - Zeiss will be providing new eyecups

    CSG Thanks for your reply. I had the same problem with it unscrewing when i first had the binoculars,but i managed to screw it back in and free the eyecup. To be fair im using the binoculars without much problem with the eye relief although i have felt a little bit more would be better, so i...
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    Conquest HD 8x42 - Zeiss will be providing new eyecups

    Hello, When will these be available in the uk and how much will they cost.? Thanks, Anthony
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    chiffchaff - willow warbler uk

    Thanks Dan thats exactly what I was after. Anthony
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    chiffchaff - willow warbler uk

    Hello, Ive found this section very helpful in improving my id skills and there is always, not surprisingly, many who still need help in distinguishing between the chiffchaff and willow warbler, me included. Some people have mentioned primary projection, if the wings are visible, as a good method...
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    skewered for my "expensive" bins

    Ive recently bought a pair of Zeiss binoculars for £700 and couldn,t be happier. Im the kind of person that likes quality things and i always strive to get the best i can afford.Im a firm believer of 'you get what you pay for'. Anthony
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    Birmingham uk

    Hello, Im Birmingham based and looking for local people to go birdwatching with. I do not have transport and find it hard to get to good birdwatching sites. I go out with the Birmingham RSPB but would like more options. I would of course contribute towards petrol etc. Anthony
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    New Zeiss Conquest HD

    Thanks Seedyrom, Anthony
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