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

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    Its not much - feeding station upgrade

    would they work on the smooth metal?
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    Its not much - feeding station upgrade

    I was using my old swings to hang some feeders, but no one ever swings on these anymore so i thought.... upgrade time.... I took down the swings and made some feeder hooks, and a perch, then I bought a few more RSPB feeders. its a small upgrade but im hoping it'll attract more birds and allow...
  3. Purple Sandpipers

    Purple Sandpipers

    flock of Purple Sandpipers with a few Sanderling tagging along, both lifers for me (so please dont pop my bubble haha)
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    • canon eos 2000d purple sandpiper sanderling
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    • Category: Britain & Europe
  4. ohlookabirdie

    An Afternoon in Portrush

    A short drive up to Portrush today bagged me 2 lifers (Purple Sandpiper and Sanderling). A lovely breezy afternoon to walk around the northeastern rocks of the town. im not very good at writing reports so here is my list and a few photos: 2 Common Woodpigeon 20 Eurasian Oystercatcher 1 Common...
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    RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023

    missing some regulars for mine, bit disappointing. might repeat tomorrow before submitting. 1 Blackbird 3 Blue Tit 3 Chaffinch 1 Coal Tit 2 Dunnock 5 Great Tit 2 House Sparrow 1 Magpie 1 Pied Wagtail 1 Jackdaw
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    eBird and Birding on the move

    yeah adding the record when i get home. I did this today with a Blackcap i spotted at work. just make a mental note of the time and location (or write it down if posible) and add when i get home.
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    eBird and Birding on the move

    thank you, i didnt see that option! perfect
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    Comment by 'ohlookabirdie' in media 'Goldfinch'

    one of my favourite birds! lovely shot!
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    eBird and Birding on the move

    Hey guys, I'm a new eBird user and I'm loving it for keeping my lists and recording my sighting when I'm out birding. my question for you seasoned eBird users is this; what do you do when you are not actively looking for birds, but spot something you know isn't on a list while going about your...
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    Comment by 'ohlookabirdie' in media 'Dayak Blue Flycatcher'

    stunning!
  11. Bullfinch

    Bullfinch

    One of the 2 Bullfinch came back to my garden, much better weather conditions this time (still not great)
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    • bullfinch
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Britain & Europe
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    Comment by 'ohlookabirdie' in media 'Blue Tit'

    its been very poor weather here for the last few weeks
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    Birding Youtubers

    Im finding Stefano Ianiro's videos very entertaining and informative on how to observe, learn and photograph birds and other wildlife, got me wondering what other youtubers you fine people may have discovered that are good. Stefano is based in Canada but does birding work in central America...
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    Trail Cams

    my feeding station/table is quite large and I would probably be setting up about 1m from the main feeding area. trigger speed on the one im looking at is 0.2-0.4s which seems fast to me but im far from an expert. thank you for the information about listing services. i'll probably keem them off...
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    Trail Cams

    Do you count sightings from a motion controled trail cam on your lists? im thinkin of getting one to set up at feeders or other spots to see whats there when im not watching. does anyone have any advice on using these? or which brands to avoid ot look out for?
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