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    Best camera bag for Canon 7D with zoom

    As a new owner of a Canon 7D with 100-400 zoom but a newcomer to bird photography, can the BF community advise on what works best for them in terms of carrying camera and bits about for the day. Advice about the best technique for keeping the camera attached to the person and what to do to...
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    Derbyshire County Birding

    Dan,as someone who didn't connect with the Beeley stone curlew, I for one would be grateful for any 'gen' on the Arkwright bird. Was it well seen? Tony
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    Life expectancy for an SX50

    Oh Dear. Bought one of these cameras before going on holiday this month. Whilst away, was gutted to develop an intermittent fault on the start up, so that I get a message 'lens fault'. The lens then comes out, but wont stay out, goes back in to the camera and then switches off. The camera was...
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    SX40 Super Zoom

    This short video captures the capability of the camera and for a first effort is excellent. Makes me want to rush off my order straight away. Makes you wonder if the cost effectiveness of this camera blows away the Canon sx50 for now. Has anyone upgraded and been truly glad they did? The silent...
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    Derbyshire County Birding

    As a birder who is not as active as he would like to be, this forum is a great way of staying in touch with whats happening locally. I use this site, the DOS site naturally and Twitter for a wider perspective. The SBSG site requires log-in for members to access unlike DOS. Without the input of...
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    oh dear. what camera to choose for birding?

    Dear all I have been offered the option of buying a second hand Canon 50d and a 400d body as well as a Canon SX30is camera. At pres I only have a Panasonic DMC-FS10 for attempts at digi-scoping. I would regard myself as a birder that wants to take some good /record shots but which avenue to go...
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    Comment by 'TonyS' in media 'The pool season has already started'

    A really unusual glimpse of the usually shy 'Bully'. congratulations Sir
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    Dominican republic trip

    I have plans to visit in January to the north coast and wondered if anyone can recommend their favorite bird book for the Island or region. Are there local bird guides available to go out with once I get there? Any info would be good. Tony
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    Any good data recording apps?

    what experiences have you had so far of the Bird Journal app and especially what makes you wonder about alternatives? Was thinking of trying it out myself. Tony
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    where in Europe for a great week of birding in December?

    I have a weeks precious leave and could do with some great winter birding. Sunshine would be welcome and a variety of birds that would not be found in the UK (easily anyway). Spain and Portugal spring to mind and I have been to neither. How to chose and which city would give the best access? Any...
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    Comment by 'TonyS' in media 'Red Amiral'

    superb portrait of my personal favorite
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    Where to watch birds near Bakewell?

    check out Carsington and Ogston reservoirs and both have useful websites for local sightings
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    birder and songbirder apps

    has anyone tried these apps? I am looking for someway of recording all the birds I see in the field. That might include the odd rarity seen on a twitch.
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    Derbyshire County Birding

    Sadly flew out of bankside willows where it was resting and preening when the sailing boats presumably spooked it. It flew down the Res giving perhaps the best views before towering high and heading north at 12.20. Great find for someone and gratefully received by all lucky to hear of it, Cheers
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    Derbyshire County Birding

    No sign of the numbers of scarce waders or terns reported earlier at Middleton Moor when we popped in at 7pm,though there was 3 dunlin, 2 ringed plovers, redshank and common sand remaining. Was pleased to see a pair of grey partridge earlier at Upper Loads.
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