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ZEISS DTI thermal imaging cameras. For more discoveries at night, and during the day.

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    Watchdog permits 170,000 wild bird killings in five years

    In response to such senseless destruction, Packham and Avery (among others) have set up WildJustice to get the offenders in court. https://wildjustice.org.uk Please consider donating to this new, independent organisation working to force changes in the law to benefit wildlife.
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    The Tawny owl

    Nice to see a Tawny so close up and relaxed, such beautiful and endearing birds. Nice filming, well done.
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    Advice > Which Scope/Tripod .....

    Keep doing your homework on this and avoid rushing in. Buy secondhand but get the advice of other birders and take someone knowledgeable with you when you go to inspect a scope. There's no way I would spend money on a cheaper scope when bargains are to be had secondhand. The time you spend...
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    RSPB Staff and Members

    Comes across as a bit harsh that, he said he needed a rant and has let it go.
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    Fixed eyepiece for HR 80 GA ED

    Malcolm I hope you don't mind me hopping onto the thread..... I am looking for a zoom EP for my Opticron HR 66 GA ED. Going in the opposite direction to yourself, I have a fixed ep but prefer a zoom one. If you decide to sell yours I may be interested in buying it. Just a thought.
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    How to go about sending bins for service?

    My next questions are, do I need the warranty card and how do I find out if my bins are definitely still covered? I'm unsure as to the exact date of expiry. Cheers all for the replies.
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    How to go about sending bins for service?

    My aging Trinovid bins are coming to the end of their guarantee period and I'd like to have them serviced. I just wanted to check how do I go about sending them to Leica? I found some general information online but nothing specific to binos. I did have a card for a technician at Birdfair who...
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    Anting? Dusting?

    Looks like anting to me. Do you have ants in that area of your yard? Are you able to examine the image closer? You may see ants in the image. I Watched a male Blackbird anting yesterday outside of a store in a spot where ants were coming up through the ground. I could see the ants on the bird.
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    Ancient birds in amber

    Thanks Andy, that's a fascinating find. If you Google something like 'ancient birds amber' there's more to go at including an in depth Nature journal article with lots of pictures.
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    Leica Trinovid BA 7x42

    Two pairs here, nothing wrong with either of them. Focus is spot on.
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    Trinovid HD dioptre adjuster where situated?

    I'm a little clearer... It seems the new HD trinovid has the dipotre on the eyepiece. I'm not sure which Trinovids have the centre dioptre above the focus wheel it seems there's a newer version with such an arrangement and it's post the BN and BA and perhaps predates the HD......not sure. Anyway...
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    Trinovid HD dioptre adjuster where situated?

    I'm seeing pictures where the adjustment is situated sitting above the focus wheel as per the older Trinovid. Very confusing to see other pictures where the dioptre is built into an eyepiece. It's 8x42 I'm interested in. Would much prefer the siting to be above the focus wheel Can anyone...
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    Additional pair of binoculars?

    From what I'm reading including some very extensive expert reviews, the differences in optical quality between a mid range bino and something like a Swarvo SLC are very little indeed. My advice would be to look up the reviews for Zeiss Conquest HD's and the range of Hawke binoculars for example...
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    Cleaning Zeiss Binocular Lenses

    Asda opticians sell Zeiss wet wipes. I had my Leica bins cleaned and checked at the manufacturer's stand at Bird Fair. They said it's fine to use wet wipes intended for hygiene purposes, for instance, the wet wipes for babies. Also fine to rinse mud etc under a tap. As a general rule I err...
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    Filter for APO 77

    Hi Yves. Yes the compatibility of your Leica filter may be because it is Leica. I am considering buying a Leica filter because everything else i try gives a blurry image. I cannot explain why a Leica filter should be compatible and others are not. Perhaps someone else could offer an...
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