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  1. J

    LUGGAGE QUESTION - Skybus Land's End to Scillies

    Hi Thinking of taking the Skybus to the Scillies next August 19 and noticed that the luggage allowance is on the small side (only 15kg hold luggage and 3kg cabin luggage). With the weight of birding kit (scope, tripod, binos, cameras etc) I am assuming that regular birders doing such a trip...
  2. J

    New scope from Zeiss...

    Looks like the Harpia is now hitting the shops in the UK.
  3. J

    New scope from Zeiss...

    Does anyone know when the Harpia will be in UK shops? Is "July" that is stated on many store websites reliable?
  4. J

    New scope from Zeiss...

    Saw the following in a Birdguides review of the harpia: "In a departure from earlier models, the tripod foot is not compatible with a Manfrotto 200 PL plate." Does anyone know what this means? Is it that the thread required to fit the telescope foot is different in some way to the...
  5. J

    Is this a Melodious Warbler?

    I took these photos recently in Carnac, Southern Brittany, France. The photo was taken at long distance in strong sunlight. I am presuming this is a Melodious Warbler but can anyone confirm? :t:
  6. Chaffinch

    Chaffinch

    'Proud' male Chaffinch!
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • chaffinch
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  7. Cirl Bunting

    Cirl Bunting

    Male Cirl Bunting
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • cirl bunting
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  8. Fan-tailed Warbler (Zitting Cisticola)

    Fan-tailed Warbler (Zitting Cisticola)

    Fan-tailed Warbler (Zitting Cisticola)
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • fan-tailed warbler (zitting cisticola)
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  9. J

    Birding near Carnac, Brittany

    Hi, I am spending a fortnight in Carnac, Southern Brittany last two weeks of July. Does anyone know any good birding within a relatively short drive away from Carnac - say 30 mins? Being a family holiday birding time will be limited so wishing to go well armed with some local knowledge...
  10. J

    Ring-billed Gull - Oban Harbour

    Does anyone know if the Ring-billed Gull is still present around Oban Harbour? I presume not as reports have ceased of late but I shall be up in Oban area in a few days yime and would certainly like to know if there is any possibility of encountering it. Thanks. Jason
  11. J

    Iona - Corncrakes

    Thanks everyone for the info. Geoff - will certainly let you know what I encounter. Jason
  12. J

    Iona - Corncrakes

    Does anyone know specific areas/sites for Corncrakes on Iona? I shall be on the Isle of Mull at the end of May/beginning of June and intend a visit to Iona for Corncrake. However it is a family holiday so time/opportunity to hear (see?) Corncrake may be limited whilst building sandcastles...
  13. J

    Aonach Mor Gondola - Birding Opportunities?

    Does anyone know if there are any birding opportunities to be had from the Aonach Mor Gondola Summit or from either of the 30-40 minute walks from there to Sgurr-Finnisg-aig or Meal Beag? Jason
  14. Robin

    Robin

    'Digiscoped' Robin
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • robin
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  15. Hawfinch

    Hawfinch

    'Digiscoped' Hawfinch (in dull conditions!)
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • hawfinch
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  16. Robin

    Robin

    'Digiscoped' Robin
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • robin
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  17. Sanderling

    Sanderling

    'Digiscoped' Sanderling
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • sanderling
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  18. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

    'Digiscoped' Grey Heron perched in vegetation
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • grey heron
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  19. J

    Comment by 'Jason Middleton' in media 'Barn Swallow'

    Spot on!
  20. Wood Warbler

    Wood Warbler

    'Digiscoped' Wood Warbler. Not the easiest of birds to digiscope. Wouldn't stop moving!
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • wood warbler
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  21. (Barn) Swallow

    (Barn) Swallow

    'Digiscoped' Swallow. Suffered a little bit of vignetting due to hastiness in setting up equipment. It was perched only 5 metres away!
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • swallow
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  22. Blackcap

    Blackcap

    'Digiscoped' Blackcap. Great pose but pity about the 'bleaching' of the beak due to the harsh sunlight.
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • blackcap
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  23. Meadow Pipit

    Meadow Pipit

    'Digiscoped' Meadow Pipit
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • meadow pipit
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  24. Dunnock

    Dunnock

    'Digiscoped' Dunnock.
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • dunnock
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Britain & Europe
  25. Kingfisher

    Kingfisher

    'Digiscoped' Kingfisher
    • Jason Middleton
    • Media item
    • kingfisher
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Britain & Europe
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