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    Please Explain Odd Robin Nesting Behavior….

    Thank you for your information. I am always very careful when I go out with my dog either day or night. At night she’ll stay on the nest and she’s so close I could touch the nest with my finger tips. I never make any moves towards her or something that might scare her off. I quickly get in...
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    Please Explain Odd Robin Nesting Behavior….

    Hey all. I’ve been curious about the behavior of a Robin that’s built a next right outside my front door. I’m hoping someone can clear it up for me. I am in central Ohio and this concerns a ROBIN. About a month or so ago a Robin built a nest right outside my door. I would see her many...
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    NexOptic Double Take digital binoculars

    Neat stuff....BUT....I think for them to succeed they are gonna have to make them comfortable to hold and manipulate. That square box looks clumsy as all get out. Take out your phone and try to operate it like you would a set of nice binos....there’s no comparison. Besides, what features do...
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    Bushnell Legend M and Legend L....What’s the Differences?

    Hey all. I’ve read that the Bushnell Legend M has a good reputation for being quality optics and feel. I haven’t seen much about the Legend L though. In the specs that I’ve seen, it says that both have the ED glass and phase coating and so forth. I know the M has a different body design...
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    Recommend a Mammal App Please.....

    Hey all, I need a Mammal App on my IPhone. I used to have the Audubon Field Guide, which was $9.99 when I got it, and when Apple updated the IOS, the makers of the Audubon Field Guide didn't update their APP and when I contacted them about the problem, they simply told me that they weren't...
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    TrinoVid 10x42 HD.......Are the Considered ALPHA?? How Do They Compare to Others?

    Hey all. Thanks for the info and clarification. I have absolutely no doubts that anything bearing the LEICA badge is going to be a wonderful set of binoculars for anyone, even those that have been in the Leica family for decades. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to own a set of binos in the...
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    TrinoVid 10x42 HD.......Are the Considered ALPHA?? How Do They Compare to Others?

    Hey all, Something is puzzling me. I didn't know that LEICA made binos that were thought of as "less than ALPHA Class," if you get what I mean. I have never owned a set of Leica and I don't think I've ever even handled a set. I have been looking thru binos for the last 10-12 days in the...
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    Does the Length of the Tube Make a Difference in Image Quality?

    Hey all, quick Question, if you don't mind. I am looking into getting a new/better set of Binos and getting back outdoors to enjoy nature again. One thing that I am clueless about is whether the length of the "tube" has any effect on image quality. Lets say that I'm looking at 2 sets of...
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    Thoughts on the UP ZOOM Series Binos??

    Hey all, I had a set of these small, lightweight, zoom binos and then gave them away to my Niece to start her journey observing Mother Nature in all her splendor. The one I had was a Bushnell, 8-21X and they were decent binos to have in your truck, tackle box, hunting bag and so forth where you...
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    Do You Like the "Open Bridge" Binos?

    Hey all, I'm curious as to how many prefer the binos that are called "open bridge" binoculars. I might not be using the right terminology, but they are the binos that allow the user to curl your fingers around each barrel to hold on to them while glassing. I've never handled a set like this...
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    Owl ID Help Please...

    Hey all, I just came in from the garage and it is right at 5 AM CST. It is still dark outside. As I was in the garage I started hearing a distinct OWL sound, or what I believed to be an OWL sound. I have heard these sounds several times previous, but have never actually saw the bird that made...
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    Is All ED Glass the Same?

    Thank you all for contributing your expertise and thoughts on this. I'm gonna try and go with a group in my area so I can learn from them and see how they do things. I would also like to be able to try the binos that would be around their necks and compare them to my Pentax DCF HRII in 10x42...
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    altimeter watches

    Hey etudiant, SURE!! I'll be happy to give you a look at the Casio that I am currently craving. It is in the group of watches called MUDMASTER and there are several different looks and colors and variations in that group. It is also part of the "MASTERS OF G" group too. I hate how Casio...
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    What Journal Do You All Like and Prefer??

    Hey all. I have a question that I'd like to get your help with, if you don't mind. I need to get a start on a journal that I can document all of my outdoor activities in addition to Birding, when I start. The problem is that there is just about a GAZILLION choices when it comes to journals...
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    altimeter watches

    Steve, I have worn a Suunto Vector since right after 9/11. I had a good friend in the National Guard Special forces unit and they all got those watched right before they deployed. Right after seeing his, I had to have one for myself. I have been wearing one every day since. In fact I have 2...
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    Is All ED Glass the Same?

    Peter, it is incredible what those with the know-how are able to take raw materials and make these fine optical instruments. When I saw that TYPO mentioned that this perfecting of optical lenses has been a battle or a search for 150 years, it just makes me look upon it with awe. It makes me...
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    Is All ED Glass the Same?

    Hey all, Something I have been curious about since I started reading up on Bino specs is the subject of ED Glass. Now I don't know all the specs, coatings and technical jargon associated with this glass, but I would still like to know more about it. I know that all of the "Alpha Binos" list...
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    What Would Be a Good Upgrade to my Pentax DCF HRII 10x42 Binos?

    Thank you Andy.
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    Dream Bino... or Most Beautiful Set.....What's Your Pick?

    Hey all, I am a REAL Newbie when it comes to binos. I don't have much experience with binos that cost over $400. I think I might've looked thru several sets of high end binos at a hunt show I went to about 10 years ago. That being said, I still like to go and check out sites that have pics...
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    What Would Be a Good Upgrade to my Pentax DCF HRII 10x42 Binos?

    Hey Andy, I think I would prefer the 10X because they will be used in other areas other than birding. I haven't really even started getting with others to tag along and learn from other Birders. I will use them to watch football and baseball games, hunting, general wildlife observation and so...
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    Nikon Aculon and Pentax Papillon...Thoughts on these Types of Binos Please....

    Thank you for your advice. I was mainly going on the talk of my friend that likes the ones he has a lot. I am mainly looking for a compact bino that can fit into a cargo pants pocket and be accessed easily when needed. Also if they get dropped in the parking lot or into a creek or muddy...
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    What Would Be a Good Upgrade to my Pentax DCF HRII 10x42 Binos?

    Hey all, I have a set of Pentax DCF HRII 10x42 binos that have barely been used. Partly because of health issues. Now I am looking to get a new, or a nice USED set of binos to upgrade to. The problem is that I simply am not very familiar with what all is out there that I might overlook when...
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    Nikon Aculon and Pentax Papillon...Thoughts on these Types of Binos Please....

    Hey all, I am looking to get a set of inexpensive binos that I can take hunting, fishing, and so forth and not have to worry about them getting dropped, kicked, wet, and whatever else could happen while out in the field. I'd rather not use the good binos I have now, a Pentax DCF HR2 in 10x42...
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    Your Choice in a Sub $200 Open Bridge Bino in 8X?

    MODS..... PLEASE CLOSE THREAD!! Thank you.
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    Your Choice in a Sub $200 Open Bridge Bino in 8X?

    I did see them but was unaware that they were that style. I didn't go and look at them.
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