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    Black Tern

    Did the adult thing this morning and bunked of work to go birding. I felt a bit guilty for about 10 minutes but quickly forgot about my responsibilities as soon as I pulled into the car park at Moor Green Lakes. Strolled along in the sunshine for a while getting the normal birds. A Bar-tailed...
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    Swifts at Portchester Castle

    I was down at Portchester Castle near Fareham on a school trip today and could not believe how many Swifts were around. And so low, best views I've ever had.
  3. K

    Manfrotto 55mfv, 190mfv

    Hi Anyone using either of these tripods with an APO77? Just wondered how they get on. Also would the 700rc2 head be ok or to light-weight. Ive been using a 55 NAT with 128 and was hoping to lose some weight. kevster43
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    Monopodograph

    Hi there, Does anyone think it would be possible to use a monopod with an Apo 77. I was just looking through the catalogue and they are so light. It would be great to carry much less weight. I know they have their downsides but are there any birders who use them seriously?
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    Whiskered Tern in Berks

    Having decided not to go birding yesterday and instead have a lay-in, get up late and watch the football I rather happily logged onto a website at about 9pm that has local bird news. With 5 great pens still in mind I gazed at the news. Noooooooooo. A Whiskered Tern at my local lakes. After a...
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    thumbs up to L.C.E.

    Thumbs up to London Camera Exchange for giving me a refund on a pair 8x42 Ultravids this week. They offered to me give a new pair straight away but when I asked for my money back they didn’t hesitate. I’m not Leica bashing as I’ve had an APO scope for a while and it’s always been spot on in...
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