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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

    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

    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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    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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    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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    Early warblers,or overwintering birds?

    I had a male Blackcap in my garden yesterday and Ive heard chiffchaff a couple of times this week.Is it too early or about the right time to expect them. Anthony.
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    New Naturalist series

    hello, in a previous thread i asked for recommendations for books on several subjects.Searching, ive come across 2 books of interest:- British waders by W G Hales. British warblers by Eric Simms. Both books are from the New Naturalist series and are out of print.I can get second hand copies for...
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    RSPB membership

    How much is single membership of the RSPB? I've been on their site but I cant see it anywhere. Thanks, Anthony.
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    Recommendations

    Can anyone recommend any good books on the following subjects:- Migration(British birds). Guide to British warblers. Guide to British waders. I understand that there probably won't be books specifically for British birds but I would like books that don't include too many species that don't visit...
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    Introduction

    hello, i joined the forum yesterday and here's a brief introduction of myself. I first got interested in birds when i was 19,since then,work and the everyday time constraints of life caused me to persue birding on and off over the years(mainly off,unfortunately),i also got involved in ringing...
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    Ringing groups/trainers

    Hello, im looking for bird ringing groups/ trainers in the west midlands area.Ive used the BTO site but it does not give any information on individuals. Thanks, Anthony.
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